Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island Caribbean nation celebrated for its 365 beaches and its role as a regional financial and tourism hub. Its capital, St. John’s, is the center of commerce and the primary port for cruise arrivals. In 2026, the economy is projected to grow by 2.5%, supported by a robust recovery in the construction sector and steady inflows from the Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP). Tourism remains the dominant industry, contributing nearly 60% of the GDP. With a population of approximately 101,000, the nation maintains a stable financial environment as a member of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU).
Money Transfer Locations
Western Union
- Western Union St. John’s
- Western Union Heritage Quay
- Western Union Woods Centre
- Western Union Jolly Harbour
- Western Union English Harbour
- Western Union Codrington (Barbuda)
MoneyGram
- MoneyGram St. John’s
- MoneyGram Popeshead Street
- MoneyGram Cassada Gardens
- MoneyGram Paynters Estate
- MoneyGram Jolly Harbour
- MoneyGram Public Market
Ria Money Transfer
- Ria St. John’s
- Ria Corn Alley
- Ria All Saints Road
Other Remittance Agents (Laparkan & El Mas Rapidito)
In 2026, several regional agents provide critical cash-pickup services for Caribbean and North American corridors.
- Laparkan St. John’s
- Laparkan Skerrit’s Pasture
- Laparkan Public Market
- El Mas Rapidito Corn Alley
- El Mas Rapidito St. John’s
Major Bank & Financial Partners
Antigua’s banking sector handles major SWIFT transfers and is the primary source for currency exchange (XCD).
- Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB)
- Antigua Commercial Bank (ACB Caribbean)
- Caribbean Union Bank
- Republic Bank (Antigua)
- CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank