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Currency
1 Ngultrum (BTN; symbol Nu) = 100 chetrum (Ch). The Ngultrum is pegged to the Indian Rupee (which is also acccepted as legal tender). Notes are in denominations of Nu500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of Nu1, and 50, 25 and 20 chetrum. Smaller denomination notes and coins have been discontinued but are still in circulation and are legal tender. US Dollars are also widely accepted.
Currency Exchange
Leading foreign currencies are accepted but traveller's cheques are preferred and receive a better exchange rate. Major hotels in Thimphu, Paro and Phuentsholing will also exchange foreign currency.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Most cards have limited acceptability. ATMs only accept Bhutanese bank cards.
Traveller's Cheques
These can be exchanged in any branch of the Bank of Bhutan or at all BTCL hotels. Travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1500, Sat 0900-1200.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Jul 08 |
| £1.00= | Nu86.06 |
| $1.00= | Nu43.15 |
| €1.00= | Nu68.46 |