Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is the best way for Canadians to spend money in Jamaica? A: Either convert to USD which you can spend most places in Jamaica, OR my advice is to convert straight to Jamaican dollars. It’s easier to keep spend and keep track of JMD in my opinion. Q: Are there ATM’s in Jamaica? A: Yes there are tons of them in the cities and towns. Most common ones are ScotiaBank, NCB, and Jamaica National Trust. And don’t worry, you won’t be shocked...
What Currency to use in Jamaica Basically if you’re from anywhere outside of Jamaica you’ll love the exchange rates. And it keeps getting better. Five years ago I was getting about $45 Jamaican for one Canadian dollar, and its been steadily rising?.on my trip in Dec 2008 it was up to $70J. My mission in life is to suffer all the misfortunes and rip-offs life in Jamaica has to offer, so I can pass on the “what not to do’s” in hopes that other people don’t have...

