Credit Cards and Travelers Cheques In Barbados travelers cheques are accepted by all banks and most hotels and businesses. If you want to avoid additional exchange rate charges, you should  take travelers checks in U.S. dollars or pounds sterling. You can bring into Barbados an unlimited amount of local currency but you should declare the amount. The export of local currency is prohibited. The amount of foreign currency you can take out of Barbados is limited to the amount of currency that was declared on arrival. There are a number of US, British and Canadian banks that have branches in Barbados most of these have ATMs where credit cards can be used. ATMs are widely available and are the easiest way to get cash while you're in Barbados. Look at the back of your bank card to see which network you're on, then call or check online for ATM locations at your destination. The Cirrus network is worldwide, and any debit card endorsed by a major credit card is virtually universally accepted. If you have a PIN number you can also get cash advances on your credit card at an ATM.    When you withdraw money it will be given at the current exchange rates in Barbados dollars. Credit cards that can be used are: Visa- American Express - MasterCard - Carte Blanche - Diners Club EnRoute - Eurocard - Barclaycard