Foreign Currencies used in Bhutan
Currencies used in Bhutan – Currency used in Bhutan is called Ngultrum and it is at par with Indian Rupees (1:1). A Ngultrum is divided into 100 Chertum. The monetary symbol when referenced at an exchange facility is “Nu.” Should you decide to look the currency up through a Forex trading service, it will either be listed as Nu or under the code “BTN” (short for Bhutanese Ngultrum). The currency is available in:
Banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 Ngultrum
Coins of 1, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50 Chetrum
Foreign Currencies used in Bhutan are US Dollars & Indian Rupees however tourists can easily exchange currencies like AUD, CAD, CHF, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, JPY, NOK, SEK, SGD
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates in Bhutan – Different currencies have different exchange rates. Pound Sterling Euro & U.S Dollar has high values. Since exchange rates fluctuates, you can directly contact Heavenly Bhutan for better exchange rates for your stay in Bhutan. Exchange rates will be applicable based on the day you prefer to exchange.
Indian currency Rupee is readily accepted in Bhutan without having to exchange. Bhutan currency to Indian Rupee is 1:1 ie 1 Rupee = 1 Ngultrum. Indian travelers must carry smaller denominations preferably INR 100 notes and below. Bhutanese business community is reluctant to accept INR 500 & INR 2000 rupee notes.
Foreign Currency Exchange in Bhutan – Heavenly Bhutan advise you to exchange into Ngultrum (Bhutanese currency) for your better gain. Exchange rates at hotels and shops are much lower than what you will get from Heavenly Bhutan or banks. If you wish to have readily available exchange on arrival, Heavenly Bhutan can help you and handover at the airport on arrival.
US dollars 100/50 bill gets better exchange rates than smaller bills which fetches less exchange rates. Bhutan does not accept US dollars older than 19 years.
Foreign Currency Exchange Centers in Bhutan
Below are the list if centers where you can exchange the foreign currencies
Paro International Airport’s foreign exchange desk.
Royal Monetary Authority
Bank of Bhutan
Bhutan National Bank
Bhutan Development Bank Ltd (BDBL)
Heavenly Bhutan Travels
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