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  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ό Curacao: bunq Community Travel Tips

✈️ Heading to Curacao? We've gathered some tips from the bunq community to make sure your trip is the smoothest it can be. 😎

Check them out below! 🌈 πŸ‘‡


Using your card

πŸ’³ Do I need cash in Curacao, or can I use my card everywhere?

Most places take cards, however smaller shops may require cash. Make sure you always carry some on you.

πŸ’° What currency do they use here?

The currency here is Netherlands Antillean guilder. The symbol is Ζ’ or ANG.

🏧 Which ATM’s can I use for free?

The bunq community hasn't reported reported any free ATM's here yet. If you find one, help other bunqers by sharing it here!

πŸ’΅ If I want cash, how much should I take out of an ATM?

100 ANG should be enough for a few days, since you can use your card for nearly everything.

πŸ’³ Should I choose local currency or Euros when paying?

If you're asked to choose between local currency and Euros, always choose local currency.

That way bunq does the conversion for you, and you get to take advantage of the best rates with bunq ZeroFX.


Staying connected

πŸ“± Can I roam, or should I get a local SIM?

Most EU mobile plans will charge you for roaming.

If you want to get a local SIM card, you can learn about your options here.


Useful things to know

πŸ’β€β™€οΈ How does tipping work?

Taxi drivers are usually tipped 20%. The service fee is usually charged to your bill at hotels and restaurants.

🍺 How much does a 0.5L beer cost?

€1,90

🍽 How much does an average meal cost?

€9,00

🚨 What’s the emergency number?

There are different numbers for the different services here.

  • πŸš“ Police: 911
  • πŸš‘ Ambulance: 912
  • πŸš’ Fire: 911

πŸ”Œ What type of plug do they use?

This one! It’s the standard American plug.

πŸš— What side of the road do they drive on?

They drive on the right side of the road here.

πŸ—Ί How do I navigate my way around?

Google Maps works well.

Otherwise, we recommend Rome2Rio as the best way to find out how to get anywhere. It even tells you the cost of each option. πŸ™Œ

πŸ‘€ Any other good tips?

Snorkeling with sea turtles is a must in Curacao!


If you've been to Curacao πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ό share your experience! The following would be really useful for other bunqers to know:

  • Which ATMs are free to use?
  • What card should I use and where?
  • Any other info you think may be useful.

Share your experience with us in the comments below! 🌈 πŸ‘‡

    10 months later

    In winkels kan je alleen met bunq maestro betalen als de winkel een MCB-bank pin apparaat heeft. Veel hebben (ook) een RBC of Banco di Caribe apparaat en daar doet de maestro het niet. Vraag of kijk van te voren of ze een MCB apparaat hebben.

      2 years later

      Een must is jetskien bij chichi jetski tour

        8 months later

        Ik heb alleen Bunq travelcard(creditcard). Ik kon overal betalen, winkels/restaurants. Ik moest alleen even aangeven dat ik wilde betalen in US dollars en niet in ANG. Dat staat in Curaçao al standaard op de bonnetjes en is dus geen probleem. Ook op alle apparaten konden ze dat invoeren. Ik heb alleen geld gepind voor de strandjes, hier moet je betalen voor entree of de bedjes. Voor het pinnen werd tien US dollar extra gerekend dus dit wilde ik niet te vaak doen. Voor de rest weer blij met mijn bunq kaartje!

          a year later
          16 days later

          Kon je ook geld opnemen in Cura met je creditcard?

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