Rupee (INR) = 100 paise. Notes are in denominations of INR1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5. Coins are in denominations of INR5, 2 and 1, and 50, 25, and 10 paise.

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.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.

These are widely accepted and may be changed at banks. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Some banks may refuse to change certain brands of traveller's cheques which others exchange quite happily.

Import of local currency is prohibited. Export of local currency is also prohibited, except for passengers proceeding to Nepal (excluding notes of denominations of INR100 or higher), Bangladesh, Pakistan or Sri Lanka (up to INR20 per person). Foreign currency may be exported up to the amount imported and declared. All foreign currency must be declared on arrival if value is over US$5000, and when exchanged the currency declaration form should be endorsed, or a certificate issued. The form and certificates must be produced on departure to enable reconversion into foreign currency. Changing money with unauthorised money changers is not, therefore, advisable.

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