Money matter and use of credit card & Traveler
cheques
Bhutanese currency is Ngultrum (Nu.) and is officially pegged to
the Indian Rupee. Also Indian Rupee is acceptable all over Bhutan except
Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes.
Credit Cards have limited acceptability and payment through credit card
is accepted mainly by Deluxe hotels and few selected Handicrafts
establishments only.
There are ATMs in Bhutan but currently they only operate with their
respective Bhutanese banks. Since these ATMs currently do not function
with outside banks, so ATM facility can not be used by visitors.
Traveler's checks / cash are best option if you need additional money.
Cash and Travelers Cheques exchange facility is available for most of
the main currencies including the US dollar, Euro, Indian Rupee,
Japanese Yen, Thai Baht, Pound Sterling, Swiss Franc, Hong Kong dollar,
Canadian dollar, Australian dollar, Singapore dollar, Danish kroner,
Norwegian kroner, and Swedish kroner. Exchange rates vary.
It is also possible to have funds wired with the services of Western
Union but funds cannot be accessed in all locations, and are limited in
amounts and days of availability.
