Currency

Aruba's currency is the florin denoted by the letters 'Awg.'but also widely known as 'Afl.' The official rate at which banks accept U.S. dollar banknotes is Awg. 1,77. The rate of exchange granted by shops and hotels ranges from Awg. 1,75 to Awg. 1,80 per U.S. dollar. U.S. Dollars are widely accepted in Aruba, and banks may exchange other foreign currency as well.

The Aruban florin is divided into 100 cents and there are coins of 5, 10, 25, 50 cents, 1 florin (100 cents) as well as the 5 florin coin. The square shaped 50 cent "yotin" coin is probably Aruba's best-known coin and is often kept as a souvenir or given as a gift.

Banknotes are issued in denominations of 10, 25, 50, 100 and 500 florins.

Credit Cards

Most major credit cards are accepted at establishments while personal checks are normally not accepted. There are some shops that do not take American Express cards.

ATM Machines

Travelers with ATM cards bearing the MasterCard/CIRRUS, Discover/Diners/Pulse, or VISA/Plus network logos can withdraw cash in Aruban florins and sometimes in US dollars. ATM instructions are normally given in Dutch, English, Spanish and Papiamento. Withdrawal limits are different for each bank. Home bank accounts will be debited in dollars at your bank's exchange rate, and a service charge will apply.

There is a convenient ATM next to the entrance to Super Food. There are several ATMs located at the Queen Beatrix International Airport. One is inside security, one is in the arrivals area and there is a drive-thru ATM on the secondary access lane. For other locations just search for ATM in a map app. Choose a reliable ATM at a bank such as Aruba Bank, Banco di Caribe, Caribbean Mercantile Bank, and RBC Royal Bank Aruba.

Before departing for Aruba, it's important to verify whether your PIN number will work in Aruba by calling the phone number on the back of your ATM card.