ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

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CURRENCY:

Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD; symbol EC$). The EC Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.

DENOMINATIONS:

NOTE: EC$ 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5

COIN: EC$ 1, and 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents

US DOLLAR ACCEPTED:

Yes, widely

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS AND ATMS:

Main credit cards accepted are American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Diners Club. ATM machines are available in Antigua and Barbuda but only in the larger resorts.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE:

Currency exchange varies according to provider. US Dollar and Pound Sterling can be exchanged at some larger shops.

TRAVELLER'S CHEQUES:

It is best to use Travellers Cheques in US Dollars, and these are widely accepted.

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS:

Restrictions apply on both the import and export of local and international currencies.

BANKING HOURS:

Mon-Thurs 0800-1500; Fri 0800-1300 and 1500-1700.

There are some banks that are open until midday on Saturdays.

COUNTRY OVERVIEW:

Antigua and Barbuda is made up of two major islands – Antigua and Barbuda respectively. Together they make up an island nation in the edge of the Caribbean and Atlantic. The capital is Saint John’s.

POPULATION:

Around 82 thousand.

ECONOMY:

The main source element of the economy is tourism. The two islands boast popular tourist resorts, many of which are aimed at high-end customers. Many world banks also have offices in Antigua, and this provides a part of the economy.