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Saint Lucia
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Saint Lucia participates in the Eastern Caribbean currency union, sharing the EC dollar and clearing arrangements. Local banks and card networks connect residents and visitor-facing merchants to external payments. GDP per capita was about US$14,700 in 2025 for about 180,000 residents.

Population

180K

GDP

$2.7B

GDP per Capita

$15K

GDP Growth

-0.6%

Deepdive

World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI), 2025

Cash in Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia's payment cards cover resorts and restaurants, while physical cash continues to be useful at markets and small food stalls. US dollars are widely accepted, but change often arrives in EC dollars, so the currency matters.

ATMs (PER 100K)

50.3

BANKS (PER 100K)

14.8

DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

1.3

CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

0.2

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IMF, Financial Access Survey (FAS), 2025