Money Matters and Use of Credit Cards & Traveler Cheques
Bhutanese currency is Ngultrum (Nu.) and is officially pegged to the Indian Rupee (Rs.). Also, Indian Rupee is acceptable all over Bhutan, except Rs Rs 2000 currency notes.
Credit Cards have still limited acceptability and payment through credit cards is accepted mainly by deluxe hotels, restaurants and a few selected Handicrafts establishments, located in relatively larger towns.
ATMs facilities are available only in prominent towns from where travellers can also withdraw local currency Ngultrum but in limited quantity.
Traveller's Cheque can be easily withdrawn and exchanged in local Bhutanese currency. All prominent currencies can be changed by travellers from banks, or at hotels. Visitors are also advised to carry a small amount of cash, preferably US Dollars to meet any incidental expenses.
