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Cayman Islands
- Overview
- The Basics
- Events
- Activities
- Public Holidays
- Travel Health
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Flights to Cayman Islands
- Tour Operators
- Cayman Islands Map
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Cities
- Grand Cayman
Ports of Call
- George Town
Cayman Islands Currency
Money
The Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) is the official currency, which is divided into 100 cents. It is fixed to the US dollar at US$1.20. Currency can be exchanged at the banks, bureaux de change and many hotels. Banks are open Monday to Saturday. US Dollars are accepted as payment in most establishments and are the preferred currency for exchange as both cash and as travellers cheques. ATMs are widely available and major credit and debit cards are accepted.
Currency Exchange Rates
| Cayman Islands | KYD 1 | KYD 5 | KYD 10 | KYD 100 | KYD 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | A$ 1.15 | A$ 5.77 | A$ 11.54 | A$ 115.36 | A$ 1,153.62 |
| Canada | C$ 1.21 | C$ 6.07 | C$ 12.13 | C$ 121.34 | C$ 1,213.38 |
| Ireland | € 0.94 | € 4.69 | € 9.39 | € 93.87 | € 938.70 |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 1.50 | NZ$ 7.49 | NZ$ 14.98 | NZ$ 149.76 | NZ$ 1,497.56 |
| South Africa | R 10.05 | R 50.24 | R 100.48 | R 1,004.75 | R 10,047.52 |
| United Kingdom | £ 0.78 | £ 3.88 | £ 7.76 | £ 77.62 | £ 776.17 |
| United States of America | US$ 1.19 | US$ 5.94 | US$ 11.88 | US$ 118.81 | US$ 1,188.07 |
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
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