Currency

The economy of the Caribbean is closely connected to that of the United States. Some of the islands' currencies are directly
linked to the United States dollar (USD), keeping a fixed exchange rate at all times.


For the most part, independent Caribbean nations have their own forms of currency or are grouped together in economic unions that share a
currency like the Eastern Caribbean Dollar. Islands that are still territories or departments of other countries use the currency of their
sovereign nations. Guadeloupe, for example uses the Euro, while Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands use the U.S. dollar. U.S. currency
is accepted nearly everywhere you go on the islands.

Currency can be exchanged at all banks and at many Caribbean ports. Many island hotels will exchange currency for you as well, although for
slightly higher than the standard exchange rate. The import and exchange of currency is not limited in most cases, but the export is usually
limited to the same amount declared imported.Nearly all major American and European credit cards are accepted throughout the islands.
It's also a good idea to carry some cash for emergencies; plus, bargaining with vendors at Caribbean street markets is a large part of the
local culture and an experience you may enjoy. Automated teller machines (ATMs) are widely available, if you have a personal identification
number (PIN) for your credit card, you can also receive cash advances from your credit card at most ATMs.