About Nepali Money
Nepalese Rupees (in short Rs or NRS ), Traveler's Cheque, Visa Card , Master Card and other international cards are accepted in Nepal. Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shopping centers. Travelers' cheques are also accepted at banks, hotels and prominent shopping centers. Nepalese money notes have interesting sizes and colors, view images of Nepalese currency here...

Exchange Rates
Your country's currency will not be accepted in business transactions in Nepal. Hence your money will have to be exchanged with Nepalese Rupees. The rate of exchange varies from day to day and is decided by the Central bank of Nepal. The following table only gives you an idea about how much your money might be worth in Nepal.

Visit the website of Nepal Rastra Bank (click here) for latest exchange rates.

Foreign Currency can be exchanged at any bank or at exchange centers for a nominal service charge. Several dedicated exchange counters are located in Thamel streets, some of which are open till late mid-night. Remember, it is illegal to exchange currency with uncertified agent such as a person.

Denomination of Nepalese Rupees are 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 1000, the most popular is 1000 and 100. When traveling away from the cities keep the changes. Changing a 1000 note can be burden some in remote areas where business trading is minimal. So carry lots of notes of tens, and hundreds.

Banks and ATM
ATM machines are open 24 hours, accepting international as well as local cards are available in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Banks can also offer American Express Traveler's cheques and currency exchange services. Most banks are open from 9a.m. to 5p.m.