BBD: Barbadian Dollar
Official monetary unit of Barbados, issued and managed under an established USD peg by the Central Bank of Barbados (CBB).
Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero markup. Compare live dealer spreads, CBB benchmark rates, and Barbadian bank transfer markups.
Historical exchange rate movements based on central bank benchmarks and interbank market liquidity.
Reference tables for common transfer and banknote amounts based on the interbank exchange rate.
| UAE Dirham (AED) | Albanian Lek (ALL) |
|---|---|
| 1 BBD | 0.71 CAD |
| 5 BBD | 3.54 CAD |
| 10 BBD | 7.08 CAD |
| 25 BBD | 17.70 CAD |
| 50 BBD | 35.39 CAD |
| 100 BBD | 70.78 CAD |
| 200 BBD | 141.56 CAD |
| 250 BBD | 176.95 CAD |
| 500 BBD | 353.91 CAD |
| 1,000 BBD | 707.82 CAD |
| 2,500 BBD | 1,769.55 CAD |
| 5,000 BBD | 3,539.09 CAD |
| 10,000 BBD | 7,078.19 CAD |
| Albanian Lek (ALL) | UAE Dirham (AED) |
|---|---|
| 1 CAD | 1.41 BBD |
| 5 CAD | 7.06 BBD |
| 10 CAD | 14.13 BBD |
| 25 CAD | 35.32 BBD |
| 50 CAD | 70.64 BBD |
| 100 CAD | 141.28 BBD |
| 200 CAD | 282.56 BBD |
| 250 CAD | 353.20 BBD |
| 500 CAD | 706.40 BBD |
| 1,000 CAD | 1,412.79 BBD |
| 2,500 CAD | 3,531.98 BBD |
| 5,000 CAD | 7,063.95 BBD |
| 10,000 CAD | 14,127.91 BBD |
Sample transfer simulation for 1,000 BBD
| Channel / Provider | Effective Rate | Spread / Markup | Estimated Received | Net Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Interbank Wholesale Baseline
Zero-markup market benchmark (CBB reference)
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0.7078 | Pegged Benchmark | 707.82 CAD | Baseline (0.0%) |
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Digital Multi-Currency Platforms
Regulated cross-border payment platforms
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0.7036 | ~0.60% Low Markup | 703.57 CAD | -4.25 CAD |
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Major Barbadian Commercial Banks
Republic Bank / CIBC Caribbean / Scotiabank / RBC Royal Bank
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0.6930 | ~2.10% Bank Spread | 692.95 CAD | -14.86 CAD |
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Bridgetown & Holetown FX Bureaus
Broad Street & St. James licensed retail currency desks
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0.6887 | ~2.70% Retail Spread | 688.71 CAD | -19.11 CAD |
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Grantley Adams Airport (BGI) Desks
Terminal round-the-clock international airport desks
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0.6689 | ~5.50% Airport Markup | 668.89 CAD | -38.93 CAD |
Searches for 1 BBD to CAD, convert BBD to CAD, and BBD CAD rate refer to the wholesale exchange parity: the volume of Canadian Dollar acquired per Barbadian Dollar. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 BBD = 0.7078 CAD (inverse: 1 CAD = 1.4128 BBD), key practical factors for travelers and cross-border remitters include:
Official monetary unit of Barbados, issued and managed under an established USD peg by the Central Bank of Barbados (CBB).
Official monetary unit of CAD Currency Area, managed by Monetary Authority (CAD).
When converting between Barbadian Dollar (BBD) and Canadian Dollar (CAD), understanding Barbados' foreign exchange structure helps you secure optimal rates without unexpected costs. The Barbadian Dollar has maintained a stable, legal peg to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of 2 BBD = 1 USD under the stewardship of the Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) since 1975. Across the island, travelers and businesses can conduct foreign exchange through major commercial banking institutions (such as Republic Bank, CIBC Caribbean, Scotiabank, and RBC) or licensed bureau de change desks in Bridgetown, Holetown, and along the South Coast.
The Central Bank of Barbados issues durable polymer banknotes in denominations of $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 BBD, featuring prominent national heroes and cultural landmarks. Due to the longstanding 2:1 peg, US Dollars are widely accepted in retail shops, restaurants, and taxis throughout Barbados, with change almost always provided in Barbadian Dollars at the standard rate.
Under Barbados Customs and Excise Department regulations, passengers arriving or departing through Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) or Bridgetown Port carrying physical currency or monetary instruments of 10,000 BBD or more (or equivalent foreign currency, roughly $5,000 USD) must declare their funds in writing on the official customs immigration declaration form.
At today's interbank rate (1 BBD = 0.7078 CAD), 1,000 BBD converts to approximately 707.82 CAD (inverse: 1 CAD = 1.4128 BBD). Retail commercial bank margins typically range from 0.8% to 2.5%.
Foreign currency can be exchanged across commercial bank branches (Republic Bank, CIBC Caribbean, Scotiabank, RBC) in Bridgetown (Broad Street), Holetown (Sunset Crest), and Worthing/Hastings, as well as at Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI).
The cross rate is determined by the official Central Bank of Barbados fixed US Dollar peg (2 BBD = 1 USD) combined with global forex market quotes and reference data from Monetary Authority (CAD).
Travelers entering or exiting Barbados carrying cash or negotiable bearer instruments exceeding 10,000 BBD (or foreign equivalent, approximately 5,000 USD) must declare the total to the Barbados Customs and Excise Department.
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