Barbados Dollar (BBD; symbol B$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of B$100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of B$1, and 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.

The Barbados Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.

The best exchange rates are available at commercial banks. The island is served by the Barbados National Bank and a range of at least six international banks, each with a main office in Bridgetown and further branches in Hastings, Holetown, Speightstown and Worthing. ATMs are available.

American Express, Barclaycard, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Eurocard, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in the resorts, but cash is preferred for customs duty payment. Discover Card may be used in certain places. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.

Accepted by all banks and most hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

The import of local currency is unlimited, subject to declaration. The export of local currency is prohibited. The import and export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared on arrival.

Generally Mon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1700.