Turks and Caicos' Currency and Credit Cards

While travelers are enjoying the laid-back atmosphere of the Turks and Caicos Islands, they should not be caught off guard when it comes time to pay the tab.

Cash can be the best bet when visiting the smaller islands off the beaten path from larger tourist areas, but U.S. visitors will have few problems since American dollars are the islands' official currency.

A majority of hotels, restaurants, and leisure sites accept traveler's cheques as well as most major credit cards, and ATMs are located around the region to allow travelers to withdraw cash from bank accounts or credit cards.

To be safe, make sure you bring or withdraw enough cash to cover expenses in the Turks and Caicos Islands.