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What currency is used in Curaçao?

Money

Quick Answer

US dollars are widely accepted alongside the local Caribbean guilder (XCG, formerly ANG).

Answer

US dollars are widely accepted throughout Curaçao. The exchange rate is fixed at 1 USD = 1.80 XCG (Caribbean guilder, formerly the Netherlands Antillean guilder or ANG). You can pay in USD at most places, and you will receive change in the local currency. ATMs dispense both currencies.

What You Need to Know

USD accepted everywhere. Fixed exchange rate: 1 USD = 1.80 XCG.

Important Warnings

  • Change given in local currency (XCG)
  • Check exchange rate for large transactions

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