What should I use for money, cash, credit cards or travelers cheques ?
U.S. currency is on par with Bahamian in the Bahamas. Some stores take Visa. Travelers cheques will only be accepted at a discount. It is possible to go to a bank in an emergency and get money from your Visa card. I understand there is now an ATM in Governors Harbour but things like ATMs and phone booths are often out of order. Make sure you have a good supply of US or Bahamian cash on hand.
U.S. currency is on par with the currency in the Bahamas. US dollars are accepted anywhere on the island. Travelers checks will only be accepted at a discount. Credit cards are accepted at these grocery stores… Lakaia’s Variety Store in North Palmetto Point, at North Eleuthera Shopping Center in Bluff and at the large Rock Sound Market Place. Tippy’s, Cocodimama and Sky Beach Club’s Bistro restaurant take credit cards, as does the liquor store on Cupid’s Key adjacent to Governor’s Harbour. Unless you have a Capital One card, your credit card company will likely add a 3% international surcharge to any transactions. Depending upon your bank, you may also incur an international surcharge if you make ATM withdrawals. Best to check with your bank before you travel. It is possible to go to a local bank in an emergency and get money from your Visa card. There are ATMs at the Royal Bank of Canada and the First Caribbean Bank in Governors Harbour. But things like ATMs and phone booths are oft
