Guam — Shopping
Shopping
Find mega malls like Agaña Shopping Center and Guam Premier Outlets, Micronesia Mall and DFS Galleria, and the world's largest K-Mart (open 24/7).
Hotels in Tumon Bay also have their own specialty shops, or within walking distance. Weekend bargain hunters willing to rise early can visit the Dededo flea market at 0600 to find deals on a hotchpotch of items.
Because of the island's duty-free status, there are often good buys on watches, perfume, jewelry, alcohol, china, stereo equipment and cameras. Though it appears that there is no sales tax, a 4% tariff is built into the price.
Shopping hours: Generally Mon-Sat 1000-2100, Sun 1200-1800 but hours do vary from center to center.
Currency
US Dollar (USD; symbol US$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of US$100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of US$1, and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents. For exchange rates and currency restrictions, see the USA section.
Currency Exchange
There are numerous US and international banks on the island.
Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs
Most major credit and charge cards are widely accepted on Guam. ATMs are available at the airport, some hotels, shopping malls and grocery stores. Cirris, Plus and Star allow international financial transactions.
Travelers Checks
Traveller's checks are accepted but avoid additional exchange rate charges, by getting them in US Dollars.
Currency Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding US$10,000 must be declared.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 1000-1500, Sat 1000-1300. Hours may vary slightly, and many mall bank outlets are open 1000-1600.
Exchange Rate
| 1.00 GBP = 1.6 USD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.41 USD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
