India Money

Currency

Rupee (INR; symbol Rs) = 100 paise. Notes are in denominations of Rs1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of Rs5, 2 and 1, and 50, 25, 20, 10 and 5 paise.

Note:
The import and export of local currency is prohibited.

Currency Exchange

Currency can be changed at banks, airports or authorised money changers. It is illegal to exchange money through unauthorised money changers. US Dollars and Pounds Sterling are the easiest currencies to exchange.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

An increasing number of cards are accepted including American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa.

Traveller's Cheques

These are widely accepted and may be changed at banks and larger hotels. The most widely accepted currencies include US Dollars and Pounds Sterling. Some banks may refuse to change certain brands of traveller's cheques which others exchange quite happily.

Currency Restrictions

Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 1000-1400, Sat 1000-1200.

Exchange Rate Indicators

1.00 GBP = 77.66 INR
1.00 USD = 46.5 INR
1.00 EUR = 69.13 INR
Currency conversion rates as of15 November 2009
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