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[sjwp56]

What is the preferred form of payment while on the island or what is the most beneficial to the local people and businesses? Credit card or US$.

[RoatanSupport]

I’ll leave a thread below about the use of CC and cash on the island

Lempiras for travel?

Welcome @Bob, BANKS & CREDIT CARDS: Most establishments accept credit card payments, so no need to walk around with loads of cash. Banks offer a competitive exchange rate and some credit cards do as well. This is especially true if you take into account the convenience of just paying with a card you already have in your wallet. You’ll save the hassle of dealing with “exchange” centers etc. ATM MACHINES There are ATM machines on Roatan. Most will issue Lempiras. However, there is an ATM machi…

[venceremos482020]

Credit cards are good. However, carry lempiras for incidentals such as Taxi cabs and small purchases from the fruit stands. Try not to pay with dollars!I You can go to a bank and exchange up to $200.00 for lempiras, just show your passport. Some banks ask if you are a account holder, If not, no service so go elsewhere.The bank I have used is the one next to Eldons on your way to West End. They are very accommodating. Make sure your dollars are in good condition. No tears as they will reject them. If your U.S. bank can exchange your dollars here for lempiras, it’s a plus. Forewarned is forearmed. Good luck.

[Carol_Luber]

you will be better off with a credit card for hotels and grocery stores and cash (either undamaged US bills or Lempiras) for many smaller proprietors. Some restaurants only accept cash. I find the ATMs are working quite well here and will dispense in lempiras. US cash is accepted everywhere here.