The currency used in Saint Martin depends on which side of the island you’re on, since the island is divided between France and the Netherlands:
French Side – Saint-Martin
- Official Currency: Euro (EUR, €)
- 1 Euro = 100 cents
- Common coins: €1, €2, 50c, 20c, 10c
- Common notes: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100
Dutch Side – Sint Maarten
- Official Currency: Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG or ƒ)
- Fixed exchange rate: 1 USD = 1.79 ANG
- U.S. dollars (USD) are also widely accepted and often used in practice.
Payments & Currency Use in Practice:
- U.S. dollars are accepted almost everywhere on both sides (especially in tourist areas).
- Credit/debit cards are commonly accepted at hotels, restaurants, and shops.
- ATMs are available on both sides; they dispense Euros on the French side and Guilders or USD on the Dutch side.
Summary
| Side | Official Currency | Widely Accepted |
|---|---|---|
| Saint-Martin | Euro (EUR, €) | USD |
| Sint Maarten | Guilder (ANG, ƒ) | USD |
