Need to have Belizian dollars during vacation?

[Scott Humphrey]

WE will be visiting Belize Feb 21 – 28, 2017 and wondering if we need to have any Belizian dollars on hand? If so, where can we convert from American dollars? All of the places we are staying accept credit cards.
Thanks

[DAVID L.]

American dollars (USD) are welcome everywhere. All prices are in Belize are in Belizean dollars (BZD). The exchange rate is $1 USD for $2 BZD. In other words, an item that is for sale at $10 BZD is $5 USD. Change is almost always provided in BZD. Many places accept VISA, but not all. Just make sure your credit card will not charge foreign transaction fees. Hope this helps. BTW, you’ll feel very welcomed in Belize.

[Scott Humphrey]

Dave…Thank you very much. Very helpful. Really looking forward to our visit.

[COUNTRY EXPERT ANN KUFFNER]

Scott,

Note that some of the tourist regions also price menus in US dollars, rather than BZ dollars. So always check on the menu to see which currency they use. Here, on Ambergris Caye, an increasing number of the higher end restaurants price in US $s. It can throw you for a loop if you don’t realize it until you pay the bill.

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