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Country Guide > Caribbean > St Kitts And Nevis | |
Currency Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of EC$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of EC$1, and 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. US Dollars are also legal tender on the islands. Currency exchange Most major currencies can be exchanged at banks on the islands. Credit & debit cards All major cards are widely accepted. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services that may be available. ATMs are widely available. Travellers cheques To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars. Exchange rate indicators The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the Eastern Caribbean Dollar against Sterling and the US Dollar:
Note The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is tied to the US Dollar. Currency restrictions There are no restrictions on the import of local or foreign currency, provided declared on arrival. Export of local and foreign currency is limited to the amount imported and declared. Banking hours Mon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1700. The St Kitts and Nevis National Bank is open Sat 0830-1130. |