Jamaica has a tropical climate with hot and humid weather at sea level. The higher inland regions have a more temperate climate. (Bring a light jacket just in case you travel to the mountains where temperatures can be 10 degrees cooler or in case you go on a windy boat ride). Our average annual temperature is between 80-86Â°F (27-30Â°C).
Most major credit card companies now charge a foreign transaction fee from 2-5%, and these international fees are continually on the rise.These foreign transaction fees are applied even when making purchases in U.S. dollars.o Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards. Most major credit card companies now charge a foreign transaction fee from 2-5%, and these international fees are continually on the rise. These foreign transaction fees are applied even when making purchases in U.S. dollars.
There are no transaction charges from Western Union or the University of Connecticut if sending payment in your local foreign currency (though you may be charged a transaction fee by your bank). A $20.00 fee will be assessed if sending payment in USD.