Frequently Asked Questions
What currency do I need to take with me?
Check out our destination pages for advice on what currency your country uses, or check out the FCDO page for more info.
Just so you know, some currencies have restrictions. Read on for more details:
Dominican Republic
The official currency of the Dominican Republic is the Dominican Republic Peso, but as US Dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas, we recommend taking both. All major credit cards are accepted and will be processed in the local currency unless you choose otherwise. Travellers’ cheques aren’t recommended.
Cape Verde
The official currency of Cape Verde is the Cape Verdean Escudo. It’s a ‘non-convertible’ currency, which means you can only buy it within Cape Verde and you can’t bring it into, or take it out of the country. We recommend you take euros, as they are widely accepted in tourist areas. Mastercard isn’t accepted on the island and credit and debit cards are rarely used, even for ATM transactions. Travellers’ cheques aren’t recommended, either, so cash is definitely the way.
Mexico
The offical currency of Mexico is the Mexican Peso. US dollars are also widely used in tourist areas, so we recommend taking both. All major credit cards are accepted and will be processed in the local currency unless you choose otherwise. Travellers’ cheques aren’t recommended.
Morocco
The currency in Morocco is the Moroccon Dirham. However, it’s a ‘non-convertible’ currency, which means you can only buy it within Morocco and you can’t bring it into, or take it out of the country. We recommend you take pounds and buy dirhams once you’ve arrived in Morocco. Most major credit cards are accepted and will be charged in the local currency. Travellers’ cheques aren’t recommended.
Tunisia
The currency in Tunisia is the Tunisian Dinar. However, it’s a ‘non-convertible’ currency, which means you can only buy it in Tunisia, and you can’t bring it into, or take it out of the country. We recommend you take pounds and buy dinars once you’ve arrived in Tunisia. Most major credit cards are accepted and will be charged in the local currency. Travellers’ cheques aren’t recommended.
