Bermuda Travel Guide

Browse the Bermuda Photo Gallery

Shopping

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

Bermuda 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 Exchange

US 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 bureau de change.

Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs

American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted at most hotels, shops and restaurants. ATMs are available across the island.

Travelers Checks

US Dollar checks are widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveler's checks in US Dollars.

Currency Restrictions

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency.

Banking Hours

This ranges between Mon-Fri 0900-1630, with one bank having additional hours of Sat 1000-1500.

Exchange Rate