Includes the local currency, other currencies commonly accepted and where, credit or debit cards accepted, access to ATMs that accept U.S. ATM networks (and which networks are readily accessible), and acceptability of travelers checks.
Last Published: 6/14/2016

The Bahamian dollar is pegged to the U.S. dollar 1:1.  U.S. currency is also widely used in The Bahamas. Debit and credit cards are accepted in major population centers but not as widely accepted in some parts of the country.

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