Cash usage
Antigua and Barbuda uses the East Caribbean dollar within the shared Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. The ECCB framework explains why the same code appears across participating economies.
Country money guide
Antigua and Barbuda Currency Guide
Antigua and Barbuda uses the East Caribbean dollar (XCD) as a member of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank is the shared issuing institution.
Currency overview
East Caribbean Dollar in Antigua and Barbuda
CurrencyEast Caribbean Dollar
ISO codeXCD
Central bankEastern Caribbean Central Bank
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Antigua and Barbuda uses the East Caribbean dollar as a member of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union; XCD is maintained in a fixed relationship with the US dollar.
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Currency facts
XCD at a glance
CurrencyEast Caribbean Dollar
ISO codeXCD
SymbolEC$
Minor unitCent
Decimal places2
Central bankEastern Caribbean Central Bank
Currency typeOfficial currency
First issuedThe current ECCB currency issue began in 1983 after the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank was established.
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Antigua and Barbuda
Official use
Antigua and Barbuda uses the East Caribbean dollar as its official currency.
Currency system
Antigua and Barbuda uses the East Caribbean dollar as a member of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union; XCD is maintained in a fixed relationship with the US dollar.
Payment environment
East Caribbean dollar cash remains useful for local transactions, while card acceptance depends on the merchant and payment network.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Mobile and contactless payments
Card and electronic payment support depends on the participating business and network, not on the currency's shared issuance.
Tipping practices
Any service charge or gratuity is set by the business; read the bill before adding a separate amount.
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FAQ
Antigua and Barbuda currency questions
What currency is used in Antigua and Barbuda?
The East Caribbean dollar (XCD) is the official currency of Antigua and Barbuda.
What is the currency code for Antigua and Barbuda?
The ISO 4217 code for the East Caribbean dollar is XCD.
Can the East Caribbean dollar be used across the currency union?
XCD is the shared currency of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union; local acceptance and payment conditions still depend on the provider or merchant.
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