Are Credit Cards, debit cards and travelers cheques accepted in Barbados?
Yes, Credit Cards and Travelers Cheques are widely accepted throughout Barbados.
There are a number of US, British and Canadian banks that have branches in Barbados most of these have ATMs where your card can be used.
ATM's are widely available and are the easiest way to get cash while you're in Barbados.
Look at the back of your bank card to see which network you're on, then call or check online for ATM locations at your destination.
The debit card network is worldwide, and any debit card endorsed by a major credit card is virtually universally accepted.
If you have a PIN number you can also get cash advances on your card at an ATM.
When you withdraw money using your card it will be dispensed at the current exchange rates in Barbados dollars.
Cards that can be used in Barbados are:
- Visa
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Carte Blanche
- Diners Club
- EnRoute
- Eurocard
- Barclaycard
If you want to avoid additional exchange rate charges, you should take travelers checks in U.S. dollars or pounds sterling.
You can bring into Barbados an unlimited amount of currency but you should declare the amount. The export of local currency is prohibited.
The amount of foreign currency you can take out of Barbados is limited to the amount of currency that was declared on arrival.
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