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Bhutanese unit of currency is the Ngultrum which shortens to (Nu.). 100 Chetrum equals 1 Ngultrum and is fixed to the value of the Indian rupee.

One US dollar is the equivalent of roughly 42 Nu.

The Indian Rupee can be used in Bhutan as it is the same as the Ngultrum.

Traveller's cheques and US dollars can be exchanged at banks which are open 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Mon to Fri. They can also be exchanged in the larger hotels.

There are several banks in Thimphu but there is only one ATM which is located at the Bhutan National Bank in Thimphu.

Credit cards are not widely accepted in Bhutan, with only a few establishments taking Visa and American Express.

It is advisable to make sure that you have sufficient quantities of cash and travellers cheques before travelling to Bhutan.

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