Barbados ๐ง๐ง
Barbados is part of North America with main city at
Bridgetown. It's usually ๐ค๏ธ 25.31 ยฐC in Barbados with a rainfall of ๐ง 85.99 mm. Tipping is quite common in Barbados and it's good etiquette to leave one. Internet speed in Barbados is on average 6.1 Mbps. Its Developing country with a
population of 285K people. The main currency is Barbados Dollar. The languages
spoken are English. Automatic teller machines are common in Barbados. Get other useful information like socket plugs, SIM cards and emergency numbers.
๐ Developing ย ๐ค๏ธ ~25.31 ยฐC ย ๐ง ~85.99 mmย ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ 285K people
Barbados Weather
๐ค๏ธ Temperature
๐ง Rainfall
Barbados Essential travel details
๐ Plugs
Barbados uses 115V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type B.
๐ Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are
English
Money in Barbados
๐ฑ Currencies Used
Barbados uses the Barbadian dollar (symbol: $), code BBD.Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2 dollars. Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 1 dollar and 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
๐ง ATMs
Automatic teller machines are common in Barbados. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
๐โโ๏ธ Tipping
Expected to tip
Tipping is quite common in Barbados and it's good etiquette to leave one. How much money you leave depends on the service and how happy you were with it. Receipts usually include a service charge.
Calling in Barbados
๐ก Internet
Internet speed in Barbados is on average 6.1 Mbps.
WiFi coverage in Barbados is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
๐ฑ Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 36.00 BBD, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Digicel, Flow or Ozone Wireless.
Barbados uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900.
If you don't want to buy SIM card in Barbados upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
๐ Calling
To call Barbados, dial +, then 1 246 (the country code for Barbados), then the area code (without the initial 1) and the local number.
For local calls within Barbados, start with the area code (with the initial 1). In the case above area code is 246 .
Driving in Barbados
๐ Emergency
Police
100, 119
Ambulance
102
Fire department
+93 (0) 202 101 333
Barbados country map
Barbados travel details
It's important to consider getting travel medical insurance to ensure you're covered in case of unexpected medical emergencies.
For just $42, you can get coverage for 4 weeks, providing peace of mind and financial protection while you're away from home.
Fly to Barbados
โ๏ธ best flight deals
1000+
1000+
Stay in Barbados
๐๏ธ hottest hotel deals
20%
20%
Insurance in Barbados
๐ฅ travel insurance cover
$1.45
$1.45
Money in Barbados
๐ณ access money easily
$0
$0
Drive in Barbados
๐ best car rentals
$0
$0
Useful Information
Find other useful infromation when you are travelling to other country like visa details, embasssies, customs, health regulations and so on.