Caribbean Currency - Help!!

[MalkyM]

This will be our first time in the Caribbean. Reading various guide books, they quote the East Caribbean Dollar as the currency on various islands. Just looking for some advice from seasoned Caribbean travellers -

 

Should we take some EC$ with us or can we use US$ in all our ports of call?

[shoreguy]

This will be our first time in the Caribbean. Reading various guide books, they quote the East Caribbean Dollar as the currency on various islands. Just looking for some advice from seasoned Caribbean travellers -

 

Should we take some EC$ with us or can we use US$ in all our ports of call?

 

American greenbacks are the currency of choice. Don't leave home without a bunch :D

[MalkyM]

Thanks shoreguy

 

I'll start hitting my bank account right now!! :D

[newmexicoNita]

A couple of things: yes, American money is what they like and 2-just plan to use your plastic unless you are dealing with street vendors or something. Almost all establishments accept credit cards. NMnita

[MalkyM]

NMnita thanks - We had banked on using our plastic for any large purchases, but, as you say, street vendors etc will be more interested in cash. We have been in the US many times before but just wanted to make sure we had things right for the Caribbean.

[bajansuga]

Just adding my 2 cents worth - the US dollar is readily accepted on the street in the Caribbean. Visit www.oanda.com to have a good gauge on the exchange rate.

 

Note well - a few of the islands have their own currency aside from the EC dollar(eg Barbados).

 

Enjoy your trip :-)