Money in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar. Here is how to pay there, whether to tip, and what common amounts are worth.
- Currency
- XCDEastern Caribbean dollar
- Symbol
- EC$
- Tipping
- Appreciated
Paying in Saint Lucia
Pegged to the US dollar, which is widely accepted, though change is usually given in EC dollars.
- Cards
- Accepted in cities and tourist areas
- ATMs
- Frommer's says ATMs are found at all bank branches, transportation centers and shopping malls. World Travel Guide (2019) says most banks have ATMs.
- Foreign currency
- Audley says US dollars are widely accepted, and Frommer's says nearly all hotels, restaurants and shops accept them. Audley says you will usually get change in EC dollars, at a less favorable rate.
- Watch out for
- Frommer's advises always checking which dollar (EC or US) prices are listed in.
Tipping in Saint Lucia
Check for a 10% service charge. Otherwise 10% is welcome.
Appreciated: Tipping isn't required, but a tip or rounding up is welcome.
Sources checked: Audley Travel (Saint Lucia travel tips and advice), Frommer's (St. Lucia fast facts), World Travel Guide (St Lucia money and duty free), Travel Noire, Where To Stay.
Convert to and from XCD
Quick reference
| Amount | USD | EUR | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.71 XCD | 3.03 XCD | 3.63 XCD |
| 10 | 27.07 XCD | 30.33 XCD | 36.33 XCD |
| 50 | 135 XCD | 152 XCD | 182 XCD |
| 100 | 271 XCD | 303 XCD | 363 XCD |
| 500 | 1,354 XCD | 1,517 XCD | 1,816 XCD |
What each amount is worth in XCD. Mid-market rates from 2 November 2026, 17:00 UTC.
Common questions
What currency does Saint Lucia use?
Saint Lucia uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).
Do you need to tip in Saint Lucia?
Appreciated. Check for a 10% service charge. Otherwise 10% is welcome.
Can you pay by card in Saint Lucia?
Accepted in cities and tourist areas.
Are there ATMs in Saint Lucia?
Frommer's says ATMs are found at all bank branches, transportation centers and shopping malls. World Travel Guide (2019) says most banks have ATMs.