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St Kitts And Nevis
- Overview
- The Basics
- Attractions
- Events
- Activities
- Travel Health
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Flights to St Kitts And Nevis
Ports of Call
- St Kitts (Basseterre)
St Kitts And Nevis Currency
Money
The official currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is divided into 100 cents. It is tied to the US dollar at a rate of US$1=EC$2.70. Most businesses accept US Dollar notes as payment, but change is given in EC$. Travellers cheques and major credit cards are widely accepted, and major currencies can be exchanged at banks, with US Dollars the cheapest to exchange. Most banks are closed on weekends, but provide 24-hour ATM services.
Currency Exchange Rates
| St Kitts and Nevis | XCD 1 | XCD 5 | XCD 10 | XCD 100 | XCD 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | A$ 0.36 | A$ 1.79 | A$ 3.57 | A$ 35.74 | A$ 357.39 |
| Canada | C$ 0.38 | C$ 1.88 | C$ 3.76 | C$ 37.59 | C$ 375.91 |
| Ireland | € 0.29 | € 1.45 | € 2.91 | € 29.08 | € 290.81 |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 0.46 | NZ$ 2.32 | NZ$ 4.64 | NZ$ 46.39 | NZ$ 463.95 |
| South Africa | R 3.11 | R 15.56 | R 31.13 | R 311.27 | R 3,112.74 |
| United Kingdom | £ 0.24 | £ 1.20 | £ 2.40 | £ 24.05 | £ 240.46 |
| United States of America | US$ 0.37 | US$ 1.84 | US$ 3.68 | US$ 36.81 | US$ 368.07 |
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
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