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St. Lucia - Finance
Banking & Currency: St. Lucian banks have a full
range of banking and foreign currency services. Cash in local
currency can be obtained by credit cards or bank cards through
the ATM machines located at most banks. Normal banking hours
are from 8: 00 a. m. to 2: 00 p. m. and some banks are open
until 5: 00 p. m. on Friday. Banks at the Rodney Bay Marina
are also open from 8: 00 a. m. until 12: 00 noon on Saturday.
Currency and Exchange Rate: The unit of currency used
in St. Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$) but a wide
range of currencies such as US$, Canadian dollar, Euro and
British pounds are freely convertible in our banks. The EC
dollar is fixed to the US dollar at the rate of US$1.00 =
EC$2.70 and varies in value along with it against the other
world currencies. We are pleased to recommend Global Currency
Exchange Network click
here for more information.
Departure Tax: 20 USD (EC$54), payable on departure
at all airports for all passengers leaving the island.
Duty Free Allowances: The duty free allowance into
St. Lucia is 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco or 50
cigars, one liter of spirits or wine.
Service Charges & Tax: On hotel and restaurant
bills there is a Government tax of 8%. A service charge of
10% is also applicable. In some instances these charges are
included in prices quoted, so it is best to clarify. The prices
on labels in shops are what you pay.
Tipping: Tipping is not automatically added and is
customary at about 10% to 12% of bills. Tips are generally
accepted by bell hops in hotels, taxis and other persons providing
service.
Please verify these facts to ensure that no changes have
occurred since they have been listed here.
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