{"id":93597,"date":"2025-11-27T09:30:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/?p=93597"},"modified":"2025-11-27T11:12:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T16:12:22","slug":"currency-in-guyana-paying-atm-exchanging-money-etc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/fr\/currency-in-guyana-paying-atm-exchanging-money-etc\/","title":{"rendered":"Devise en Guyane : Paiement, distributeur automatique ; \u00c9change d'argent, etc\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Comprendre la monnaie guyanaise<\/h2>\n<h3>Le Dollar Guyanais (GYD)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"translation-block\">La monnaie officielle est le dollar guyanais, abr\u00e9g\u00e9 en <strong>GYD<\/strong> ou <strong>G$<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Les billets de banque courants que vous manipulerez sont les G$100, G$500, G$1000 et G$5000.<\/li>\n<li>Les pi\u00e8ces en circulation comprennent G$1, G$5 et G$10, bien qu'en tant que voyageur, vous les rencontrerez moins fr\u00e9quemment.<\/li>\n<li>Les billets G$20 et G$50 sont \u00e9galement en circulation mais sont moins courants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Devise en dollars am\u00e9ricains (USD) en Guyane<\/h3>\n<p>Le dollar am\u00e9ricain est largement accept\u00e9, en particulier pour les d\u00e9penses li\u00e9es au tourisme telles que les h\u00f4tels, les visites pr\u00e9-r\u00e9serv\u00e9es et les vols int\u00e9rieurs. De nombreux lodges et tour-op\u00e9rateurs partenaires indiquent leurs prix directement en USD par souci de commodit\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>Nous vous conseillons d'apporter une r\u00e9serve de billets en dollars am\u00e9ricains propres, non d\u00e9chir\u00e9s et de diff\u00e9rentes coupures. Les billets endommag\u00e9s, fortement marqu\u00e9s ou d\u00e9chir\u00e9s peuvent \u00eatre refus\u00e9s par les vendeurs.<\/p>\n<p>Il est important de noter que m\u00eame lorsque vous payez un article en USD, vous recevrez presque toujours votre monnaie en dollars guyanais (GYD).<\/p>\n<h2>M\u00e9thodes de paiement<\/h2>\n<h3>Argent : Votre principal outil<\/h3>\n<p>Cash remains the dominant and most reliable form of payment throughout Guyana. It is essential for transactions in local markets, small restaurants known as &#8220;cook-shops,&#8221; taxis, minibuses, and nearly all purchases made outside of Georgetown.<\/p>\n<p>Nous recommandons fortement de transporter une quantit\u00e9 suffisante de GYD, en particulier dans les petites d\u00e9nominations, pour couvrir vos d\u00e9penses quotidiennes en toute simplicit\u00e9.<\/p>\n<h3>Cartes de cr\u00e9dit et de d\u00e9bit<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>O\u00f9 ils travaillent :<\/strong> Vous pouvez g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement utiliser des cartes dans les grands h\u00f4tels, les agences de location de voitures, les grands supermarch\u00e9s et les restaurants plus haut de gamme \u00e0 Georgetown.<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>O\u00f9 ce n'est pas le cas :<\/strong> Ne comptez pas sur les paiements par carte une fois que vous quittez les grands centres urbains. Ils ne sont pas accept\u00e9s dans la plupart des commerces locaux et sont totalement inutilisables dans les r\u00e9gions int\u00e9rieures.<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Cartes accept\u00e9es :<\/strong> <strong>Visa<\/strong> et <strong>MasterCard<\/strong> sont les plus reconnues. L'acceptation d'American Express est rare.<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Important :<\/strong> Pour garantir un service ininterrompu, veuillez informer votre banque de vos dates de voyage avant votre d\u00e9part. Cela \u00e9vite que votre carte ne soit signal\u00e9e pour activit\u00e9 suspecte. Il est \u00e9galement judicieux de vous renseigner sur les \u00e9ventuels frais de transaction \u00e0 l'\u00e9tranger que votre banque pourrait facturer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Acc\u00e9der \u00e0 votre argent : Guichets automatiques<\/h2>\n<h3>Disponibilit\u00e9 et lieux<\/h3>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Dans Georgetown, les distributeurs automatiques de billets sont facilement disponibles dans les grandes banques comme <strong>Scotiabank<\/strong>, <strong>Republic Bank<\/strong> et <strong>GBTI<\/strong> (Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry). Cependant, une fois que vous voyagez dans des villes en dehors de la capitale, la disponibilit\u00e9 des distributeurs automatiques de billets devient extr\u00eamement limit\u00e9e. Dans l'int\u00e9rieur et les villages am\u00e9rindiens isol\u00e9s, ils sont inexistants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Une note importante pour votre planification :<\/strong> Vous devez retirer tout l'argent dont vous pr\u00e9voyez avoir besoin pendant toute la dur\u00e9e de votre s\u00e9jour dans l'int\u00e9rieur *avant* de quitter Georgetown. L'acc\u00e8s \u00e0 des esp\u00e8ces au-del\u00e0 de la capitale est impossible.<\/p>\n<h3>Utilisation des guichets automatiques : Frais et limites<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"translation-block\">La plupart des distributeurs automatiques de billets des banques acceptent les cartes internationales connect\u00e9es aux r\u00e9seaux <strong>Cirrus<\/strong> ou <strong>Plus<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Soyez conscient que les limites de retrait quotidiennes sont souvent inf\u00e9rieures \u00e0 ce \u00e0 quoi vous pourriez \u00eatre habitu\u00e9, g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement entre G$60 000 et G$80 000 par transaction.<\/li>\n<li>Vous pouvez vous attendre \u00e0 des frais de guichet automatique locaux pour chaque transaction, en plus des frais factur\u00e9s par votre propre institution financi\u00e8re.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>S\u00e9curit\u00e9 des distributeurs automatiques de billets<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pour votre s\u00e9curit\u00e9, veuillez utiliser les distributeurs automatiques situ\u00e9s \u00e0 l'int\u00e9rieur d'une banque pendant les heures d'ouverture ou dans un endroit public bien \u00e9clair\u00e9.<\/li>\n<li>Soyez toujours conscient de votre environnement lorsque vous effectuez une transaction et dissimulez soigneusement votre code PIN.<\/li>\n<li>Si une machine semble avoir \u00e9t\u00e9 falsifi\u00e9e ou pr\u00e9sente un aspect inhabituel, ne l'utilisez pas et trouvez une alternative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00c9change de devises<\/h2>\n<h3>O\u00f9 \u00e9changer de l'argent en toute s\u00e9curit\u00e9<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Changements autoris\u00e9s :<\/strong> Ces bureaux de change sont votre meilleure option. Ils sont courants \u00e0 Georgetown et offrent syst\u00e9matiquement les taux de change les plus favorables. Nous vous recommandons de demander \u00e0 votre guide ou au concierge de votre h\u00f4tel une recommandation de cambio r\u00e9put\u00e9.<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Banques commerciales :<\/strong> Bien que parfaitement s\u00fbres, les banques principales peuvent rendre le change de devises un processus plus lent, et les taux sont souvent l\u00e9g\u00e8rement moins avantageux qu'\u00e0 un bureau de change.<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>H\u00f4tels :<\/strong> Changer de devise \u00e0 votre h\u00f4tel est pratique mais offre les taux les moins avantageux. Cette option ne devrait \u00eatre utilis\u00e9e qu'en dernier recours pour de petites sommes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Ce qu'il faut \u00e9viter<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>\u00c9changeurs de rue :<\/strong> N'\u00e9changez jamais d'argent avec des particuliers dans la rue. Cette pratique est ill\u00e9gale et pr\u00e9sente un risque \u00e9lev\u00e9 de recevoir de la fausse monnaie ou d'\u00eatre escroqu\u00e9.<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>\u00c9change \u00e0 l'a\u00e9roport :<\/strong> Les taux de change propos\u00e9s \u00e0 l'a\u00e9roport international Cheddi Jagan (GEO) ne sont pas comp\u00e9titifs. Si vous devez absolument le faire, n'\u00e9changez qu'une tr\u00e8s petite somme \u00e0 votre arriv\u00e9e, juste assez pour votre transport imm\u00e9diat vers votre h\u00f4tel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00c9change de conseils<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Vous devrez pr\u00e9senter votre passeport pour \u00e9changer de la monnaie dans tout \u00e9tablissement officiel.<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Le dollar am\u00e9ricain est la devise \u00e9trang\u00e8re la plus facilement \u00e9chang\u00e9e. Les autres principales devises<br>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La monnaie de la Guyane : Distributeurs automatiques de billets, taux de change et moyens de paiement.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Currency in Guyana: Paying, ATM; Exchanging money, etc&#8230;","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","iawp_total_views":79,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3689],"tags":[3849,3712,3838,3846,12439,3437,3851,12280,12436,3432,3847],"article-type":[12363],"collection":[],"country":[1926],"location":[],"class_list":["post-93597","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-travel-tips","tag-budget","tag-budget-travel","tag-country-guide","tag-destination-guide","tag-economy","tag-latin-america","tag-practical-information","tag-south-america","tag-souvenirs","tag-travel","tag-trip-planning","article-type-practical-information","country-guyana"],"acf":{"article_outline":"## Understanding Guyanese Currency\n### The Guyanese Dollar (GYD)\n-   The official currency is the Guyanese Dollar, abbreviated as GYD or G$.\n-   Common Banknotes: G$100, G$500, G$1000, G$5000.\n-   Common Coins: G$1, G$5, G$10. {Writer: Note that coins are less frequently used by travelers but are in circulation.}\n-   The G$20 and G$50 notes are also in circulation but are less common.\n\n### US Dollars (USD) in Guyana\n-   USD is widely accepted, especially for tourism-related expenses like hotels, tours, and flights.\n-   Many tour operators and lodges quote their prices in USD.\n-   {Writer: Advise clients to bring a supply of clean, untorn USD notes in various denominations. Damaged or heavily marked bills may be rejected.}\n-   Important: Even when paying in USD, you will almost always receive your change in Guyanese Dollars (GYD).\n\n## Methods of Payment\n### Cash: Your Primary Tool\n-   Cash is the dominant form of payment throughout Guyana.\n-   It is essential for local markets, small restaurants (cook-shops), taxis, minibuses, and almost all transactions outside of Georgetown.\n-   {Writer: Strongly recommend carrying a sufficient amount of GYD in small denominations for daily expenses.}\n\n### Credit & Debit Cards\n-   **Where they work:** Major hotels, car rental agencies, large supermarkets, and upscale restaurants in Georgetown.\n-   **Where they don't:** Anywhere outside of major urban centers and in most local businesses. Do not rely on cards for payment in the interior.\n-   **Accepted Cards:** Visa and MasterCard are the most widely accepted. American Express is rarely accepted.\n-   **Important:** Notify your bank of your travel dates before you depart to prevent your card from being flagged for suspicious activity. Inquire about foreign transaction fees.\n\n## Accessing Your Money: ATMs\n### Availability and Locations\n-   ATMs are readily available in Georgetown at major banks like Scotiabank, Republic Bank, and GBTI (Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry).\n-   Availability is extremely limited in towns outside the capital and non-existent in the interior and remote Amerindian villages.\n-   {Writer: CRITICAL - Instruct travelers that they MUST withdraw all the cash they anticipate needing for their entire trip into the interior *before* leaving Georgetown.}\n\n### Using ATMs: Fees and Limits\n-   Most bank ATMs accept international cards on the Cirrus or Plus networks.\n-   Daily withdrawal limits are often lower than what you are used to at home (typically around G$60,000 - G$80,000 per transaction).\n-   You will likely be charged a local ATM fee per transaction, in addition to any fees charged by your own bank.\n\n### ATM Safety\n-   Use ATMs located inside a bank or in a well-lit, public area.\n-   Be aware of your surroundings and conceal your PIN.\n-   If a machine looks like it has been tampered with, do not use it.\n\n## Exchanging Currency\n### Where to Exchange Money Safely\n-   **Licensed Cambios:** These are the best option. They are common in Georgetown and generally offer the best exchange rates. {Writer: Advise clients to ask their guide or hotel for a recommendation of a reputable cambio.}\n-   **Commercial Banks:** You can exchange money at major banks, but the process can be slower and the rates slightly less favorable than at a cambio.\n-   **Hotels:** While convenient, hotels offer the least favorable exchange rates. Use only as a last resort.\n\n### What to Avoid\n-   **Street Exchangers:** NEVER exchange money on the street. It is illegal, and you are at high risk of being scammed with counterfeit currency or short-changed.\n-   **Airport Exchange:** Rates at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) are not competitive. Only exchange a very small amount if you absolutely need GYD for immediate transport upon arrival.\n\n### Exchange Tips\n-   You will need to show your passport to exchange currency.\n-   The best currency to bring for exchange is the US Dollar. Other major currencies like EUR, GBP, and CAD can be exchanged at banks but are less common at cambios.\n-   Always count your money carefully before leaving the exchange counter.\n-   Ask for a mix of denominations, including smaller notes.\n\n## Tipping and Bargaining Culture\n### Tipping Guidelines\n-   Tipping is not obligatory but is a welcome gesture for good service.\n-   **Restaurants:** 10% is considered a good tip. Check your bill, as some upscale restaurants may automatically add a service charge.\n-   **Guides and Drivers:** This is where tipping is most common and appreciated. {Writer: Provide a suggested range, e.g., \"For a private guide, consider $10-20 USD per person per day. For a driver, $5-10 USD per day.\"}\n-   **Hotel Staff:** Tip porters around $1-2 USD (or GYD equivalent) per bag. Leaving a small tip for housekeeping is also a kind gesture.\n\n### Bargaining\n-   Bargaining is expected and part of the culture in open-air markets like Stabroek Market in Georgetown.\n-   It is not appropriate to bargain in supermarkets, formal shops, or restaurants.\n-   Always maintain a friendly and respectful demeanor when negotiating a price.","article_intro":"<p>Planning a trip to Guyana and wondering how to handle your money? Navigating a new country's currency can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be. This article is your essential guide to understanding and using the Guyanese Dollar (GYD).<\/p>\n<p>We'll cover everything you need to know, from <b>where and how to exchange your money<\/b> to the ins and outs of using ATMs and making payments across Guyana. Get ready to explore the Land of Six Peoples with confidence, knowing your finances are sorted.<\/p>","article_essentials":"<ul>\n<li><b>Guyanese Dollar (GYD):<\/b> The official currency is the Guyanese Dollar, essential for all transactions.<\/li>\n<li><b>ATM Availability:<\/b> ATMs are increasingly common in major cities like Georgetown, but access may be limited elsewhere.<\/li>\n<li><b>Money Exchange:<\/b> Exchanging foreign currency is best done at authorized banks or cambios for competitive rates.<\/li>\n<li><b>Payment Methods:<\/b> While cash is king, credit and debit cards are accepted in larger establishments and tourist areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","article_takeaways":"<ul>\n<li><b>Currency:<\/b> The primary currency in Guyana is the Guyanese Dollar (GYD).<\/li>\n<li><b>Exchanging Money:<\/b> You can exchange foreign currency at banks and authorized cambios (exchange bureaus) in Guyana.<\/li>\n<li><b>ATMs:<\/b> ATMs are available in major cities and towns, but it's advisable to carry some cash, especially when traveling to more rural areas.<\/li>\n<li><b>Payment Methods:<\/b> While cash is widely accepted, credit and debit cards are becoming more common in tourist areas and larger establishments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","article_conclusion":"<p>Navigating Guyana&#039;s currency, from ATMs to exchange, is a straightforward process that enhances your travel experience. With a little preparation, you&#039;ll find paying for goods and services, and managing your money, becomes a seamless part of your Guyanese adventure.<\/p>","article_invite_to_share_and_comment":"","article_benchmark_stock":"","article_incorporator":"","destination_description":"","destination_practical_information":"","related_destination":null,"":"","related_zone":null,"related_province":null},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93597","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/28"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93597"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93597\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":93599,"href":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93597\/revisions\/93599"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93597"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93597"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93597"},{"taxonomy":"article-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article-type?post=93597"},{"taxonomy":"collection","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/collection?post=93597"},{"taxonomy":"country","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/country?post=93597"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildexpedition.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=93597"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}