Money & duty free for Bahamas
Exchange rates:
Bahamian DollarC$1 = B$1
€1 = B$1
£1 = B$1
US$1 = B$1
US Dollar
C$1 = US$0.75
€1 = US$1.04
£1 = US$1.24
Currency & Money
Bahamian Dollar (BSD; symbol B$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of B$100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 3 and 1, and 50 cents. Coins are in denominations of 25, 15, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
The Bahamian Dollar has parity with the US Dollar and the latter is also accepted as legal tender.
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are available on the major islands in airport terminals, at banks, casinos and at other convenient locations.
ATMs are available on the major islands in airport terminals, at banks, casinos and at other convenient locations.
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
The import and export of local and foreign currencies, monetary means and precious metals or precious stones are unlimited. However, amounts exceeding BS$10,000 or equivalent must be declared by all travellers.
Bahamas duty free
The following goods may be imported into the Bahamas by persons aged over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars.
• 1 L quart of spirits and 1 quart of wine.
• Goods up to the value of B$100 (visitors), B$500 (residents; twice in each calendar year) or B$10,000 + one vehicle up to the limit in value of B$30,000 (residents who have been out of the country for a year or more and are returning for permanent residence).
All beer imported into the country is subject to duty.
Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.
Prohibited imports include indecent or obscene material, meat, provisions, fruits and vegetables, and any articles intended for human food, which are unfit for human consumption, counterfeit currency and underwater guns other than the device known as a Hawaiian Sling.
Restricted imports include firearms, fireworks and firecrackers, trailer caravans for use as living quarters, offices, workshops, or similar purposes, unless specifically authorized by the Minister, mechanical games and devices set in operation wholly and partly by insertion.
This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.
Goods manufactured or produced more than 100 years ago are subject to export restrictions (eg historical and archaeological artefacts or zoological/botanical specimens).
This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.
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