Paying for Things Abroad
The official currency is the Jamaican dollar,
commonly referred to as the "J". U.S. money
(currency only, no coins) is accepted at most
establishments, although you'll often be given change in
Jamaican money.
The most prevalent bank on the Island is the Bank of
Nova Scotia (Sam Sharpe Sq., Montego Bay, Jamaica.
phone: 876-952-4440; 35 King St., Kingston, phone:
876-922-1420). Banks in Port Antonio are generally
open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but some may
close at 2 p.m. There are three ATMs in Port
Antonio. These are: RBTT Bank, Harbour Street;
Scotia Bank, Harbour Street; First Caribbean Bank,
corner West and Harbour Street.
Travelers Checks and Currency can be exchanged at
airport bank counters, exchange bureaus, or commercial
banks.
Credit cards are accepted in most up-scale
restaurants, hotels and resorts. Most other places
in Long Bay do not accept Credit Cards. |
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