Opening a bank account in Roatan will take a couple of hours you will need to bring two letters of recommendations from two residents.

Honduran banks offer accounts in dollars and lempiras. It is recommended to get accounts in both currencies. The dollar account can be used to deposit income from a US checking account. Such transactions can take up to 30 days. Thee dollars can be transferred directly into your lempira account. ATM’s are readily accessible throughout the Island to withdraw lempiras.

International Credit Cards are accepted, but not in all places. Always ask first.

Wire transfers are available they should be pre-approved with bank in your country first.