Resources for Expats, Travelers, and Entrepreneurs Navigating Life and Trade in Trinidad and Tobago with the Trinidad and Tobago dollar
What's in this Trinidad and Tobago currency guide?
The official currency of Trinidad and Tobago (country code: TT) is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar, with symbol T$ and currency code TTD.
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The domestic currency in Trinidad and Tobago is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar.
The three letter currency code for the Trinidad and Tobago dollar is TTD — symbol is T$.
It is the domestic currency in   Trinidad and Tobago.
No, the Trinidad and Tobago dollar is freely available and convertible. See guide: What is a closed currency?
Here are some popular conversion amounts for GBP to TTD (British pound to Trinidad and Tobago dollar)*.
*Converted at the current GBPTTD interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
Here are some things you might want to know about the Trinidad and Tobago dollar:
Using Wise for Trinidad and Tobago dollar travel money is a smart choice for savvy travelers. With its competitive exchange rates and low fees, Wise allows you to convert and manage multiple currencies effortlessly.
Be careful when using your own bank's Debit/Credit Card, as your bank may also charge an extra 3% as an “Overseas Transaction Charge” plus “Overseas ATM” fees for withdrawing cash on top of the standard Visa/Mastercard 2.5% from market mid-rate.
For card purchases, if you are offered a choice of currencies always select to Pay in Trinidad and Tobago dollar otherwise you will typically get much worst dynamic currency conversion (DCC) exchange rates.
If you really want Trinidad and Tobago dollar cash before departure, you can save money by ordering online. You generally get better rates and can pick up the TTD cash locally or even on travel day at the airport.
Trinidad and Tobago offer a striking contrast between their two islands. Trinidad blends pristine mangrove swamps and rainforested hills with industrial refineries and a bustling capital, Port of Spain. Tobago, by contrast, is the quintessential Caribbean escape, with unspoiled palm-fringed beaches and a relaxed vibe, relatively untouched by mass tourism. Together, the twin-island republic boasts world-class birdwatching, exceptional diving, lush rainforests, and a vibrant nightlife, crowned by the region’s most spectacular Carnival.
The official currency is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TT$), divided into 100 cents. The country is among the more affordable Caribbean destinations, with ATMs widely available in cities and towns. Some ATMs also dispense US dollars. Banking hours typically run Monday to Thursday 8 AM–2 PM and Fridays 8 AM–noon and 3–5 PM.
Trinidad Highlights:
Tobago Highlights:
Trinidad is ideal for cultural and urban exploration, while Tobago provides a serene escape into nature. Whether you’re chasing Carnival’s energy or relaxing on a quiet beach, this twin-island nation has something for everyone.
The below interactive chart displays the USD/TTD change and UP📈 DOWN📉 trends over the past 1 Year.
To get a good (and fair) exchange rate when sending money to Trinidad and Tobago you need to find and compare exchange rates for International Money Transfers (IMTs).
The available FX rates for sending money abroad can be very different to the mid-market (wholesale) rate which you see reported online and in the News.
You should especially compare your own bank's exchange rates to those available from Money Transfer specialists to see how much you can save - we make that calculation easy in the below table.
When sending money to Trinidad and Tobago it’s important to compare your bank’s rates & fees with those we have negotiated with our partner money transfer providers. To get a better deal you should follow these 4 simple steps :
Use the above calculator to compare the exchange rates of FX specialist providers rates versus your bank's standard rates you can hopefully save around 5% and maybe more - end result is more Trinidad and Tobago dollar deposited into the recipient bank account and less margins and fees kept by the banks!