Money Exchange
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:30 pm
We are staying in Buccoo. Where/how is the best way to exchange US dollars to TTD's?
There used to be a money exchange in the tiny mall at the airport but i dont recall seeing it open at all recently. Otherwise, it's going to be a trip to the bank or ABM.
Considering your location I'd put forward these locations as being perhaps easiest.
In the vicinity of the airport you have a Republic branch with ABM (Blue Machine). Blue Machines also at Pennysavers in Carnbee (maybe your closest) and Canaan.
There is a large/flagship Republic a little further along from Carnbee at the junction of the Auchenskeoch Buccoo Bay Road and the Highway.
ABM Servicing and refilling can be a bit random and often it'll be Monday lunctime before service is resumed if it empties at the weekend. Blue Machines used to have a little anxiety provoking quirk whereby you could ask for money and it would decline your request. I learned that this is a form of rationing related to the amount of cash it has left and multiple withdrawals could be completed as you work your way to the amount you originally requested.
Scotia bank is held in good regard by the industry and have a branch and drive through ABM at the Lowlands mall.
Historcally, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) was the preferred bank as, although there was a withdrawal fee, the enhanced exchange rate more than covered this transaction cost. They are now reduced to just an ABM in the car park at the Colosseum.
First Citizens ABM now accept foreign cards i believe but never used one.
Some establishments do accept US but this is a moveable feast. I'm meeting with some regular visitors from the US later this week - i'll enquire of them how they manage this during their stays and report back.