Travel Money for the Caribbean: Island by Island

The Caribbean looks like one destination on a brochure and behaves like thirty when it comes to money, with different currencies, dollar zones and cash cultures across the islands. Sorting travel money before you fly through a commission-free provider such as Travel FX removes the guesswork.

Know your island's currency

Some islands use their own dollars, some the East Caribbean dollar, and US dollars circulate widely alongside. Check your specific island rather than assuming.

Beach economy

Beach vendors, jerk shacks, route taxis and market stalls run on cash across the region, whatever the resort takes.

Simple preparation

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