Unique local-made items, known as
Bermudiana, include handcrafted gold trinkets,
cedarwood gifts, perfume inspired by the island’s flowers,
traditional costumed dolls, rum and artwork. Not forgetting, of course, the famous
Bermuda shorts. Antique shops may have the odd good bargain and shops in the countryside offer many souvenirs. Other good buys are imported merchandise. There is no sales tax or VAT.
Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0900-1730, with some open later and on Sundays.
Currency Information:CurrencyBermuda Dollar (BMD;
symbol BD$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of BD$100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of BD$1, and 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
The Bermuda Dollar is at par with the US Dollar.
Currency ExchangeUS Dollars are generally accepted at parity, although change is almost always given in BD cents. It is illegal to exchange money other than at authorized banks or bureaux de change.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted at most hotels, shops and restaurants. ATMs are available across the island.
Traveller's ChequesUS Dollar cheques are widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Banking HoursThis ranges between Mon-Fri 0900-1630, with one bank having additional hours of Sat 1000-1500.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | BD$1.45 |
| $1.00= | BD$1.00 |
| €1.00= | BD$1.35 |
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