Nassau - Post Report Question and Answers
Are credit cards widely accepted and safe to use locally? Are ATMs common and do you recommend using them? Are they safe to use?
Yes, most resorts are cashless. Most places except smaller street vendors/fairs accepts credit cards. If you bank with Bank of America, there are not ATM fees with Scotiabank here. - May 2024
I've never had a problem with using a credit card, most of the bigger places take them. There have been several persons who have had issues with debit card info being stolen and accounts drained. There are ATMs here but I've never used one. - Jun 2015
We don't use ATMS - I cash a check at the Embassy about once per week. I've been using my SDFCU credit card a lot at restaurants and for medical/dental and never had any problems with it. Lots of places take credit cards. - May 2015
You can use credit cards at major restaurants. ATMs are present and generally safe to use, but be aware of your surroundings. - Jan 2011
Easy, some ATMs dispense US currency and some don't charge a fee. - Mar 2010
Most credit cards charge a 2-3% currency conversion fee so be careful (Bahamian $ are not US$). My card does not charge this fee so I use it for everything. ATMs are common but the fees can be as high as US$5 per transaction. - Feb 2009
Can be used almost everywhere for purchases though some shops will still only accept cash. - Dec 2008
