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Foreign Exchange

ForeignExchangeFee

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What is the Foreign Exchange Fee (FXF)?

Why is it being introduced?

How much is the FXF?

When is the FXF being introduced?

Who has to pay the FXF?

Will I have to pay the FXF if I buy foreign cash at the bank?

Is anyone exempt from the FXF?

Does the FXF apply to all foreign currency transactions?

Will I have to pay the FXF if I pay for a wire transfer or a bank draft?

What about credit card purchases? Do I have to pay the FXF on them?

If I make a foreign currency purchase and it is cancelled, will I get a refund on the FXF I paid?

How about if someone sends me money from overseas. Will I have to pay the FXF then?

Will I have to pay the FXF if I convert foreign currency to Barbados dollars?

Will I have to pay the FXF if I use foreign currency to pay for something at the cash register?

I have a foreign currency account. Will I have to pay the FXF?

Does the introduction of the FXF reduce my annual foreign currency allowance?


Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Fee

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FXF Booklet

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