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Visitors to Saba have a number of options when paying for services on the island. Travelers can use major international credit cards, two forms of hard currency, and traveler's cheques. The official currency of the Netherlands Antilles is the Netherlands Antilles guilder, sometimes also known as the florin (NAf). The NAf is fixed to the United States dollar at an approximate rate of NAf1.77 to $1(USD). The Netherlands Antilles florin comes in note denominations of NAf5, NAf10, NAf25, NAf50, NAf100, and NAf250. Coins are also issued in NAf0.01, NAf0.05, NAf0.10, NAf0.25, NAf0.50, NAf1, and NAf2.50. U.S. dollars are widely accepted on the island. Travelers may wish to avoid carrying large bills of either currency, as some businesses may have trouble issuing change. When you are quoted a price, always be clear on what currency is being used. In April 2005 the island received its first ATM machine, at the Royal Bank of Trinidad and Tobago in Windwardside. Before this, travelers had to carry cash to the island. Many, but not all, of the island establishments also accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover cards. Additionally, traveler's cheques are widely accepted. There are only two banks on Saba, and both are located in Windwardside. Both have hours from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Although travelers in Saba are unlikely to do the amount shopping that vacationers in St. Maarten will do, they'll still need money to pay for food, goods, recreation, and accommodations. Fortunately, this small island gives visitors several payment options. Related Articles
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