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The local currency is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar. US dollars are widely accepted at an approximate rate of TT $6.5 to US $1. You can find rate information at local banks, or the daily newspapers. Euro’s and the Pound Sterling (GBP) are not as widely accepted as US dollars. However, traveller’s cheques and international credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and malls. ATMs are also widely available but bank fees will apply.

The average rate of exchange is as follows:

1.00 USD = :6.67 TTD

1.00 CAD = :5.17 TTD

1.00 EUR = :7.52 TTD

1.00 GBP = :8.80 TTD