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How to get your Jamaican dollars
Order your Jamaican dollars online to get great rates on JMD. Choose from home delivery or Click & Collect from stores or airports.
Home delivery
Spend more time packing, planning, and working on your tan with home delivery.Benefits
- Fast, secure, convenient
- Next day delivery available for cash
- Free delivery for Travelex Money Card
Store click and collect
Order online and pick up on your way. Over 25 locations in stores and airports across the UK.Benefits
- Lock in your exchange rate1
- Located in major UK airports
Travel money in a jiffy
Get your travel money quickly, easily, and securely.
Buy online
Choose how many Jamaican dollar you would like to order.
Choose delivery or collection
Get your travel money delivered or collect at one of our stores across the UK.
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Key information about Jamaican dollars
The Jamaican dollar is abbreviated as JMD and symbolized by $. It has been the official currency of Jamaica since 1969.
Jamaican dollar notes
- J$50
- J$100
- J$500
- J$1000
- J$5000
Jamaican dollar coins
- 10c
- 25c
- J$1
- J$5
- J$10
- J$20
Destinations that accept Jamaican dollars
- Jamaica
Common questions about Jamaican dollars
Timing the market for the best rates is a tricky business due to daily shifts influenced by economic data, global politics, and trader sentiment. Your personal travel schedule and market-watching comfort will guide your decision. We've got our Jamaican dollar exchange rates page to help you stay informed on Jamaican dollar rates.
The Jamaican dollar is accepted in Jamaica, where it serves as the official currency.
You can purchase your Jamaican dollars from us via credit or debit card. When you purchase Jamaican dollars, either online or at our stores, we ensure no credit card handling fees are applied. However, it's wise to check with your card issuer for any potential charges they might apply.
Yes, you can! We can buy back your unused Jamaican dollar notes at any one of our UK retail stores at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250, for a fee of just £4.99. Learn more about our Buy Back Promise. T&Cs apply.
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1 Lock in exchange rates means that customers can review and reserve exchange rates at their discretion, by purchasing travel money in advance. Any additional purchases will be subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of each new transaction.
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