In Nepal, foreign currency is widely accepted for payments at hotels, airlines, travel agencies, and trekking companies. If you’re traveling with foreign currency, you can easily exchange it at major banks and authorized exchange counters in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara.
The daily exchange rates are published in leading English newspapers such as The Kathmandu Post, Himalayan Times, and Rising Nepal. You can also check the latest exchange rates directly from the Nepal Rastra Bank here.
When exchanging foreign currency for Nepali rupees, always keep your exchange receipt. This is required if you want to convert any leftover Nepali currency back before leaving Nepal.
Nepali currency notes are available in 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1 rupees, while coins are available in 10, 5, 2, and 1 rupees.
100 paisa = 1 rupee.
The use of credit and debit cards is increasing in major cities. Most large hotels, restaurants, and stores accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. However, some places may charge a service fee for card transactions.
ATMs are widely available in urban areas and accept international debit and credit cards. Keep in mind that withdrawal limits and transaction fees may vary depending on your bank.
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