Cash usage
Saint Lucia uses the East Caribbean dollar as part of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. The ECCB is the shared issuer and the currency is not assigned to Saint Lucia alone.
Country money guide
Saint Lucia Currency Guide
Saint Lucia uses the East Caribbean dollar (XCD), a shared currency of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank issues the currency for the member economies.
Currency overview
East Caribbean Dollar in Saint Lucia
CurrencyEast Caribbean Dollar
ISO codeXCD
Central bankEastern Caribbean Central Bank
Currency profileView XCD factsMonetary framework
Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia
Official use
Saint Lucia uses the East Caribbean dollar as its official currency.
Currency system
Saint Lucia 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 is useful for local payments, while card acceptance varies by merchant, network and location.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Mobile and contactless payments
Electronic payment coverage depends on the merchant, network and location; the ECCB currency arrangement is separate from those acceptance decisions.
Tipping practices
Restaurants and tour operators may state their own service-charge practice, so check the bill rather than assuming one island-wide rule.
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FAQ
Saint Lucia currency questions
What currency is used in Saint Lucia?
The East Caribbean dollar (XCD) is Saint Lucia's official currency.
What is the currency code for Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia uses the ISO 4217 code XCD.
Is the East Caribbean dollar fixed to the US dollar?
XCD is maintained in a fixed relationship with the US dollar under the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank's currency framework.
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