Images that can be seen on the currency include portraits of Queen Elizabeth II as well as various Bahamian politicians. Bahamian coins feature the Bahamian coat of arms on one side and culturally significant items, such as a hibiscus, on the reverse. As we discussed above, yes, the US dollar is widely accepted in the Bahamas. The U. There is no real need to exchange any money into Bahamian currency if you are coming from the United States. Both dollar types are widely and equally accepted.
If you pay in U. If you pay in Bahamian dollars, you will get change in Bahamian dollars. Should you exchange some of your US dollars into Bahamian dollars, be sure to use or exchange it back before you leave. If you are coming from the United States, the best currency to use in the Bahamas is the U.
It just makes it simpler not to have to exchange. It is accepted everywhere, and sometimes locals will even prefer to be paid in U. Furthermore, by using U. Bahamian money is equally accepted throughout the islands; however, you do not want to leave the Bahamas with a lot of Bahamian cash.
You will need to take the time to exchange it back before you leave the country. If you are coming from Europe or Canada, and do not want to get US dollars, then using Bahamian dollars in conjunction with credit cards will be just fine.
Most airports have a currency exchange window. You can also exchange currency at local banks. Although exchange rates will vary, banks usually have better rates than airports, hotels or other retailers. Probably the easiest way to exchange money is through the use of a local ATM. The ATMs will dispense cash in Bahamian dollars. The following requirements must be met for the phone to work properly: mhz. You will find that most pay telephones in The Bahamas have discontinued accepting quarters.
The cards are readily for sale from vending machines, many stores and restaurants, and from BTC offices. If you use a pay phone you can access the following long distance carriers toll free but you will need the card to initiate the call. To use your service from The Bahamas or you can simply use a regular phone. Direct Blocked phones and prepaid cards: many local phones do not offer long distance service as they lack the ability to dial beyond seven 7 digits.
In this case you may not use the above numbers to access your service without first initiating the call using a Bahamas Direct Prepaid Card.
These cards differ in appearance and usage and must be purchased from BTC. The card renders a local access number that is only seven 7 digits enabling you to place long distance calls against your Bahamas Prepaid Card or by dialing one of the above services at the numbers listed. Please note that the majority of toll free numbers available in the US, Canada and other locations are usually not toll free from The Bahamas. This is the choice of the business setting up the toll free service as they must designate which countries, regions etc.
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To compare banks' ATM fees within the U. For international withdrawal fees, ask your bank. You can also get cash advances on your credit card at an ATM. Credit card companies do try to protect themselves from theft by limiting the funds someone can withdraw outside their home country, so notify your credit card company before you leave home. And keep in mind that you'll pay interest from the moment of your withdrawal, even if you pay your monthly bills on time. If you must have cash on your Out Island trip, make arrangements before you leave Nassau or Freeport; outside of Freeport, we counted just seven ATMs in the entire remaining Out Islands, including the one at the post office in Marsh Harbour.
This situation is fluid, however, and more ATMs may be added in the future. Credit cards are another safe way to carry money, but their use has become more difficult, especially in The Bahamas.
They also provide a convenient record of all your expenses, and they generally offer relatively good exchange rates. Keep in mind that you'll pay interest from the moment of your withdrawal, even if you pay your monthly bills on time. Be aware: Some establishments in The Bahamas might not accept your credit card unless you have a computer chip imbedded in it. The reason? To cut down on credit card fraud. Chip and PIN represents a change in the way that credit and debit cards are used. The program is designed to cut down on the fraudulent use of credit cards.
More and more banks are issuing customers chip-and-PIN versions of their debit or credit cards. In the future, more and more vendors will be asking for a four-digit personal identification number, or PIN, which will be entered into a keypad near the cash register.
In some cases, a waiter will bring a hand-held model to your table to verify your credit card.
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