Money in Barbados
Barbados uses the Barbadian dollar. Here is how to pay there, whether to tip, and what common amounts are worth.
- Currency
- BBDBarbadian dollar
- Symbol
- Bds$
- Tipping
- Appreciated
Paying in Barbados
Pegged at 2 Barbados dollars to 1 US dollar, and US dollars are often accepted.
- Cards
- Widely accepted
- ATMs
- Fodor's says ATMs are widely available but dispense only local currency.
- Foreign currency
- Fodor's says US currency is accepted almost everywhere on the island, and Audley says US dollars are accepted across the island. Fodor's says change is usually given in Barbadian dollars.
- Watch out for
- Fodor's warns that because ATMs and most change come in local currency, you may end up with Barbadian dollars even when paying in US dollars.
Tipping in Barbados
Many restaurants and hotels add 10–15% service. Check the bill first.
Appreciated: Tipping isn't required, but a tip or rounding up is welcome.
Sources checked: Fodor's (Barbados tips for travelers), Audley Travel (Barbados travel tips and advice), Barbados.org, Audley Travel, Magic Guides.
Convert to and from BBD
Quick reference
| Amount | USD | EUR | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.00 BBD | 2.24 BBD | 2.68 BBD |
| 10 | 20.00 BBD | 22.41 BBD | 26.84 BBD |
| 50 | 100 BBD | 112 BBD | 134 BBD |
| 100 | 200 BBD | 224 BBD | 268 BBD |
| 500 | 1,000 BBD | 1,120 BBD | 1,342 BBD |
What each amount is worth in BBD. Mid-market rates from 2 November 2026, 17:00 UTC.
Common questions
What currency does Barbados use?
Barbados uses the Barbadian dollar (BBD).
Do you need to tip in Barbados?
Appreciated. Many restaurants and hotels add 10–15% service. Check the bill first.
Can you pay by card in Barbados?
Widely accepted.
Are there ATMs in Barbados?
Fodor's says ATMs are widely available but dispense only local currency.