Comments on: Money in India: How To Get Rupees & Handle Money While Traveling in India

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By: Hippie in Heels

Hippie in Heels — Mon, 25 May 2020 09:12:30 +0000

In reply to Able. Hi Able! US debit cards require a 4 digit pin at ATMs so I'm assuming that's what Rachel would use. Hope that helps!

By: Able

Able — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 22:16:01 +0000

Which four digit pin do you use to get cash of your dollars from the Indian ATM machine?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:58:13 +0000

In reply to Alyssa Foster. Not sure about that - they exchanged mine just fine, maybe something has changed since

By: Alyssa Foster

Alyssa Foster — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:14:17 +0000

Just signed up for AAA and they are using Travelex which doesn’t offer INR exchanges…

By: William

William — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:05:15 +0000

Rachel many years ago I went to Patnem beach near Palolem and found bamboo accommodation called ‘Home’. Do you know if it is still there and is Patnem beach still quiet? William

By: Meenakshi Bharti

Meenakshi Bharti — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:44:48 +0000

In reply to Katerina. Yes, you can bring other currency to India and get it exchanged. But i think ATM is the best option.

By: Katerina

Katerina — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 17:57:16 +0000

Hi Rachel,

I wonder if you can bring other currency in the country and just exchange it. So you avoid to take money out from ATM.

I look forward to your reply.

By: Daniel B.

Daniel B. — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 03:55:33 +0000

Thanks for all your posts. This one on money and exchange has been particularly helpful. Lots of good stuff. I think I’m prepared now. I’ll be in India on Tuesday. Cheers!!!

By: Rose Bannister

Rose Bannister — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 19:03:59 +0000

We are travelling to India in 3 wks ( my husband and myself ) staying in various hotels with a tour group and guide to Delhi, Agra, Ragasthan, and a few other places, my concern is this, while meals are included in our stay Is it safe to buy food outside on our travels? and how safe is it to withdraw Indian Rupees for things like shopping etc? and where should I best get the local currency ? should I take some US dollars ? Is it safe or will I get ripped off ?
Cheers Rose

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 18:38:58 +0000

In reply to william. Hey William, I think that must have been unlucky as in 6 years I've never had a card taken! You can only withdraw 10,000 at a time, so you can but it will take many withdraws. Better to do an online payment if they will allow it or pay by card there?

By: william

william — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 17:28:22 +0000

I’m travelling to Kerala this December. My accommodation is around Rs 110.000 for the 32 days to be paid on arrival and was wondering is it best to withdraw the money from a cash machine over a number of days? I’m a little anxious because in 2006 I was in a town called Chaudi around 4 miles from Palolem Beach in Goa and my card got swallowed by a State of India cash machine and it caused a lot of inconvenience. I’m from the U.K. What is the maximum amount per withdrawal per day?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 23:39:51 +0000

In reply to Marise. No, you cannot pay in Euro. You need rupees. Yes, you can draw out - the max is 10,000 INR at a time.

By: Marise

Marise — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 16:18:22 +0000

I am travelling to India on a Religious programme for 27 days max and I live in a EU land. I have heard that Euros are not welcome in India. So, at the airport I could just walk up to an ATM and draw the cash, how much at a time. The first 2 weeks I will need about 5000 Rupees. Please advise and Tks.

By: Christine Wilhelm

Christine Wilhelm — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:07:47 +0000

l will never again buy foreign currency in the USA! It is a waste of money with some exchange rates as bad as taking one third value for fees. Traveling the world has never been easier than now. I bought a cheap all band-width, two SIM ports, unlocked Moto 4G Plus just for travel and carry my iPhone with US number. I downloaded EX Currency and Uber apps before I left home. I have been exchanging foreign currency for over 50 years (Indian Rupees X 3) but my latest 2017 trip for a month in Egypt was my best time ever for handling money. I loved my Charles Schwab and Capital One cards due to no foreign exchange or ATM fee policies and ATM’s are everywhere!! I loved international Uber and it is in almost every major city in the world. NO more hassles with city taxi drivers!!!Hurrah!
American Express Checks are obsolete but I am still swearing by my $9 cloth money belts from Walmart! I carried a few ones, fives, and tens in my wallet for tips. My twenties and card copies were in my belt. I never travel with or accept $100 bills as they are the most counterfeited in the world and few businesses will take them. (I received bad money in Panama years ago from a bank and I had to confront the bank’s president before getting it straightened out).
XE Currency converter and Uber apps are mandatory downloads for all modern international travel. Note: Before using a foreign ATM always DO convert dollars (become proficient using XE Currency) to pounds or rupees before using ATMs and choose in-country currencies as U.S. banks charge extra for lazy dollar use mistakes.