Since January 2002 the Euro has been the official currency for the French Overseas Departments, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion. For further details, exchange rates and currency restrictions, see France section.

All banks and most hotels will change traveller's cheques and foreign currency. All the major French banks are represented on the island. ATMs are available in every town.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.

Accepted in most places. Their use may qualify visitors for discounts on luxury items. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros. US and Canadian Dollar cheques are also accepted in some places.

Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1400-1600, some are open on a Saturday 0800-1300 (closed Wednesday afternoons).