# What currency does Bridgetown use?

> Bridgetown, Barbados uses the Barbadian Dollar (BBD). USD widely accepted.

- **Currency:** Barbadian Dollar (BBD, symbol Bds$)
- **Rate:** 2 BBD per 1 USD — pegged to the US dollar, this rate never changes
- **Example:** Bds$40 ≈ $20 USD
- **US dollars accepted:** USD widely accepted
- **Time zone:** America/Barbados (AST)

The Barbadian (Bajan) dollar is pegged exactly 2:1 to the USD, which makes conversion trivial: halve every price. USD is accepted at most tourist venues, though change usually comes in BBD.

## Money tips for Bridgetown

- The 2:1 peg means US$1 = Bds$2, always — no rate shopping needed.
- Ask which currency a quoted price is in; "$20" could mean US$20 or US$10.
- Buses and small rum shops want Bajan dollars.

## Related

- US customs duty-free rules: https://cruiseshiptime.app/guides/us-customs-duty-free-limits.md
- Free duty-free calculator: https://cruiseshiptime.app/duty-free-calculator
- All port currency guides: https://cruiseshiptime.app/ports

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