Travel advice for Barbados.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Barbados.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

  • For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in local currency

  • For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

Barbados dollar BBD

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Payment by credit card is relatively common. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

ATM Search

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Practical Information:

Opening hours

Banks

9.00 - 15.00 h (Mon - Thu)
9.00 - 13.00 h / 15.00 - 17.00 h (Fri)

Stores

9.00 - 17.00 h (Mon - Fri)
8.30 - 16.00 h (Sat)

Driving
  • Left-hand driving.

  • Local driver's license required for car rentals.

Time difference with Switzerland

- 5 h / - 6 h during our summer time

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

National language

Official language

English

Capital

Bridgetown

Country code for calling Switzerland

011 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

110 volt / adapter required

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 6 months or more after arrival, return or onward travel ticket.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

St. Thomas, 24, Cane Garden Heights
Tel.: +1 246 425 32 81

Other information

Security

  • Si consiglia di rispettare le abituali misure precauzionali contro la microcriminalità.

  • Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.

Special legal regulations

  • Wearing military style clothing is illegal.

  • Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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