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Money Matters
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Credit Cards
Credit cards are accepted by virtually every shop and restaurant, and most hotels. Visitors should check in advance to ascertain which properties accept credit cards.
Currency
Thw official rate of exchange fluctuates daily depending on foreign exchange markets. The rate (at time of printing): US $1.00 JA $37.22; £1.00 - JA $56.20; CA $1.00 - JA $26.42; ¥100 - JA $33.21. Foreign currency may be exchanged for Jamaican dollars at banks or licensed exchange bureaus in airports and hotels. Purchases may be made in any currency recognized by the Jamaican government. Jamaican dollars may be reconverted to foreign currency at Airport Bureau of Exchange upon departure by presenting a foreign exchange receipt. Foreign currency or Jamaican dollars may be taken into or out of Jamaica. However, amounts exceeding US $10,000 ( or its equivalent in any other foreign currency) or JA $150,000 must be declared to Jamaican Customs.
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