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St Helena Currency Obtaining Funds Branch and Kiosk Opening Times ST HELENA CURRENCY The St Helena Pound (SHP) is the local currency. However, the Great British Pound (GBP), which has parity with SHP, is also widely accepted on Island. Most business outlets accept cash payments only. There is NO ATM service on St Helena. Visitors should take the opportunity to withdraw or exchange currency upon arrival to the Island at the Bank of St Helena Currency Exchange Kiosk, located on the ground floor of the St Helena Airport Terminal. Female WC/ Baby Changing Security Passage Arrival Customs Channel Gate Landside Bank Concourse Kiosk Retail Outlet Main Entrance Layout of Arrivals Terminal at St Helena Airport (approx.), with relevant position of Bank of St Helena Currency Exchange Kiosk OBTAINING FUNDS Make Cash Withdrawal against your Debit or Credit Card at all of our Branches and Kiosks. We accept cards in the following schemes. (A 5% charge will apply, with a minimum charge of £2.50 - customers must provide the relevant Identification documents, see the identification requirements section overleaf) BRANCH AND KIOSK OPENING TIMES Day Branch St Helena Ascension Monday 08:45 - 15:00 08:45 - 15:00 Tuesday 08:45 - 15:00 08:45 - 15:00 Wednesday 08:45 - 15:00 08:45 - 15:00 Thursday 08:45 - 15:00 08:45 - 12:00 Friday 08:45 - 15:00 08:45 - 15:00 Saturday 09:00 - 12:00 09:00 - 12:00 The Banking Kiosk at the Customs Terminal at the Seafront in Jamestown opens every Thursday and Friday from 09:00 to 14:30 THE BANK’S CURRENCY EXCHANGE KIOSK AT ST HELENA AIRPORT WILL OPEN FOR ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS ONLY, FROM 10:00 TO 14:30. Any changes to Branch or Kiosk opening times will be published KJ George OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION South African Rand (ZAR), EURO (EUR) and US Dollar (USD) currency (notes) can be exchanged at any of our Branches or Kiosks, subject to availability. Bank of St Helena will also buy EUR, USD or ZAR but only in note denominations (this excludes the €500 notes). A limited supply of GBP Sterling is also available, with a 2% commission charge (against SHP only). Bank of St Helena Rates of Exchange are advertised on our website, www.sainthelenabank.com, rates are set weekly, effective from every Monday. TRAVELLERS CHEQUES The Bank can encash GBP Travellers Cheques only. These must be accompanied by the required supporting documentation (see the Identification Requirements below). The charge for this service is 2% commission on the value of the Travellers Cheque, with a minimum charge of £1.00 REMEMBER THERE ARE NO ATMS ON ISLAND Visit our Currency Exchange Kiosk at the St Helena Airport at the beginning of your stay for your cash and currency requirements Supporting Identification Requirements Signed, picture identification must be provided for the Credit/Debit Card and cheque encashment services. (A valid passport or Driver’s Licence). Head Office: Market Street · Jamestown · St Helena Island · STHL 1ZZ T. +290 22390 · F. +290 22553 · e m a i l . [email protected] · w e b . www.sainthelenabank.com Established and regulated under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008, the Financial Services Regulations, 2017 and the Company Ordinance, 2004. .
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