What Currency Does Antigua and Barbuda Use?
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Exchange rate (approximate):
1 USD ≈ 2.7 XCD
1 GBP ≈ 3.6196 XCD
Rates are indicative (July 2026) and change daily. Always check live rates before travelling. Rates by Exchange Rate API.
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What is money called in Antigua and Barbuda?
Money in Antigua and Barbuda is called the Eastern Caribbean dollar — its ISO 4217 currency code is XCD, and its symbol is $. The Eastern Caribbean dollar is the official legal tender in Antigua and Barbuda and is used for all everyday transactions — from paying for goods and services to converting money at banks and exchange bureaus. When travelling, you may also see it referred to as the Antigua and Barbuda currency or simply money in Antigua and Barbuda.
Is the Eastern Caribbean dollar used anywhere else?
Yes — Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) is also used in Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Antigua and Barbuda currency — FAQ
What is the currency of Antigua and Barbuda?
The currency of Antigua and Barbuda is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (currency code: XCD, symbol: $).
What is the currency code for Antigua and Barbuda?
The ISO 4217 currency code for the Eastern Caribbean dollar is XCD.
What is the Eastern Caribbean dollar symbol?
The symbol for the Eastern Caribbean dollar is $. You will see this on price tags and receipts throughout Antigua and Barbuda.
What currency is used in Antigua and Barbuda?
The official currency used in Antigua and Barbuda is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).
Can I use US dollars in Antigua and Barbuda?
The official currency of Antigua and Barbuda is the Eastern Caribbean dollar, not the US dollar. While USD may be accepted in some tourist hotels and major cities, you will generally get better rates paying in Eastern Caribbean dollar and should exchange money before or on arrival.
What is the exchange rate for Antigua and Barbuda?
As of July 2026, approximately 1 USD = 2.7 XCD and 1 GBP = 3.6196 XCD. Rates change daily — always check a live source before travelling or sending money.
What is money called in Antigua and Barbuda?
Money in Antigua and Barbuda is called the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).
Do other countries use the Eastern Caribbean dollar?
Yes — Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) is also used in Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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