Money in Jamaica
Jamaica uses the Jamaican dollar (US dollars widely accepted), currency code JMD. Paying in the local currency usually gets you a better rate than pounds – if a card machine offers to charge you in GBP, choose JMD instead.
Tipping
10–15% if no service charge is added. Some all-inclusive resorts have no-tipping policies.
Plan your spending
Related questions
Common questions
What currency does Jamaica use?
The Jamaican dollar (US dollars widely accepted) (JMD).
Should I pay in pounds or JMD in Jamaica?
Choose JMD. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.
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