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    ATM Fees in Dominica

    East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) • Updated April 2026

    Dominica uses the East Caribbean Dollar, pegged to the USD. The island is relatively cash-based compared to other Caribbean nations. US Dollars are widely accepted.

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    Tips for Dominica

    • • US Dollars widely accepted
    • • ATMs available in Roseau and main towns
    • • Cash preferred for smaller businesses
    • • Credit cards accepted at hotels and larger restaurants
    • • EC$ pegged at 2.70 to 1 USD
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    Airport tips

    • • Douglas-Charles Airport has limited ATM availability
    • • Bring USD as backup
    • • Taxi from airport requires cash
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    Don't forget your home bank fees

    The fees shown above are charged by local ATMs. Your home bank may also charge additional fees for international withdrawals (typically 1-3% + a flat fee). Check with your bank before traveling.

    Estimated daily expenses

    How much cash you might need per day in Dominica, per person.

    Your currency:

    Backpacker

    Hostels, street food, public transport

    260-490 XCD

    XCD/day

    🏨 Accommodation100-180 XCD
    🍜 Food & drinks50-100 XCD
    🚌 Transport30-60 XCD
    🎟️ Activities80-150 XCD

    ≈ $95.97-181 USD

    Mid-range

    Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport

    660-1,140 XCD

    XCD/day

    🏨 Accommodation270-450 XCD
    🍜 Food & drinks130-220 XCD
    🚌 Transport80-150 XCD
    🎟️ Activities180-320 XCD

    ≈ $244-421 USD

    Luxury

    Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport

    1,350-2,300 XCD

    XCD/day

    🏨 Accommodation550-950 XCD
    🍜 Food & drinks270-450 XCD
    🚌 Transport180-300 XCD
    🎟️ Activities350-600 XCD

    ≈ $498-849 USD

    Cash vs card acceptance

    Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Dominica.

    Credit card acceptance

    Moderate

    Cards accepted at hotels and larger businesses. Cash preferred for local establishments.

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    You'll need cash for

    • • Local restaurants
    • • Minibuses
    • • Markets
    • • Small shops
    • • Some tour operators
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    Cards usually accepted

    • • Hotels and eco-lodges
    • • Larger restaurants
    • • Some tour companies
    • • Car rentals

    💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards

    These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.

    BankATM FeeEst. CostBranches
    National Bank of Dominica7-10 XCD~3.00 USD8
    Republic Bank (EC)10-15 XCD~4.00 USD5
    CIBC Caribbean10-15 XCD~4.00 USD4

    📍 Most widely available ATMs

    Sorted by number of ATM locations. More branches means easier access, but fees may be higher.

    BankATM FeeEst. CostBranches
    National Bank of Dominica7-10 XCD~3.00 USD8
    Republic Bank (EC)10-15 XCD~4.00 USD5
    CIBC Caribbean10-15 XCD~4.00 USD4

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