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How to buy Belize Dollars
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Buy Belize Dollar Online
Buy Belize Dollar online with Click & Collect at over 580 M&S stores. Use our Pounds to Belize Dollar (GBP to BZD) currency calculator to work out how many Belize Dollar you want. Pick your collection date and collect from your chosen M&S store.
Click & Collect Belize Dollar (BZD) in as little as 60 seconds.*
*Subject to availability
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Buy Belize Dollar In-store
Buy Belize Dollar in your local participating M&S store.* With over 90 Travel Money Bureaux nationwide - many open seven days a week. - you can buy Belize Dollar at a time that suits you.
*In-store rates may differ from online rates.
Why buy Belize Dollars from M&S Travel Money?
Start your trip to Belize right with quick and hassle-free currency exchanges. With M&S Travel Money, you can expect:
- Our Belize Dollar rate has no hidden fees & zero commission
- Click & Collect Belize Dollar the same day*
- Stores open 7 days a week**
- Get more with Sparks Preferential Rates
**store opening hours vary
What you need to know about the Belize Dollar currency
The Belize Dollar is the official and legal tender of Belize. Its currency code is BZD and its symbol is $.
Belize Dollars come in both coins and banknotes.
Coins include:
1c (cent), 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, $1
Banknotes include:
$2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
You can buy Belize Dollars online using our click & collect service.
Please note not all denominations are available to exchange.
Guide to Belize
Located in South America, Belize is a vibrant and exciting country with lots to offer every type of tourist.
The tropical gem is a nature lover's paradise, home to bright blue waters, lush jungles, and colourful coral reefs, perfect for exploring. Whether you're swimming through the Great Blue Hole, taking in ancient Mayan ruins, or unwinding on one of Belize's many golden beaches, there's no destination quite like it.
If culture is your thing, Belize is filled with friendly people, tasty food, and lively festivals. No matter where you go, Belize feels like a fresh, sunlit adventure.
Frequently asked questions
You can use debit and credit cards in urban areas and tourist spots of Belize. However, in more remote areas you'll need to use cash Belize Dollars, which also helps you avoid the fees, charges and unfavourable exchange rates associated with overseas card payments.
Typical prices in Belize include:
- Meal at an inexpensive restaurant: $5.96 (£4.77)
- Domestic beer: $2 (£1.60)
- Cup of coffee: $4 (£3.20)
- Water: $0.87 (£0.70)
Belize's official currency is the Belize Dollar, but you’ll occasionally be able to use US Dollars in some businesses. However, it's best to pay in the local currency to avoid unfavourable exchange rates.
For British citizens, a visa is not required to enter Belize for stays of up to 30 days. If you wish to extend your trip beyond 30 days, you'll need to pay a fee of 200 Belize Dollars for each additional month.
Always check the entry requirements with your country's embassy before departing.
As a general rule, tip around 10% of the bill while in Belize.
The primary languages spoken in Belize are:
- English
- Spanish
- Belizean Creole
- Mayan languages
Depending on where in the country you're planning to visit, Belize is generally considered a safe destination for travellers. However, it's always wise to check and follow any government travel advisories before your trip.
You can also visit the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for the latest government travel advice for Belize.
The dry season, running from December to April, is the best time of year, avoiding both the heat and rain which occur between May and November.
Other popular currencies
If you are planning a future holiday or a trip that takes you to multiple destinations, these other currencies may be useful: