The Barbados Dollar is tied to the United States Dollar at a rate of  $1.00 US =  $1.98 BDS.  Locally, cheap you can exchange the US dollar at a rate of $1.00 US =$2.00 BDS.

Banking hours are 8:00AM to 3:00PM Monday to Thursday and 8:00AM to 5:00 PM on Fridays. Banks are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.