{"id":9953,"date":"2023-09-30T07:12:21","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T07:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tripplanning.org\/?p=9953"},"modified":"2024-03-16T09:58:59","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T09:58:59","slug":"currency-in-jamaica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tripplanning.org\/currency-in-jamaica\/","title":{"rendered":"What Currency Is Used in Jamaica?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you have any upcoming plans to visit Jamaica? Here’s a brief overview of the currency and payment choices you can expect during your trip to help you get ready ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currency in Jamaica<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The official currency in Jamaica is the Jamaican Dollar, denoted by the currency code JMD. The currency symbol for the Jamaican Dollar is “$” or “J$.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaican banknotes come in various denominations, including $50, $100, $500, $1,000, and $5,000 bills. Coins are also in circulation, with denominations such as $1, $5, $10, and $20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Payment Options When Traveling to Jamaica<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Planning a trip to Jamaica involves taking care of your accommodation<\/strong> and dining expenses<\/strong>, along with budgeting for transportation<\/strong> and potential souvenir purchases<\/strong>. Here are the prevalent payment options in Jamaica:<\/p>\n\n\n\n