New Delhi Currency Exchange Guide for Visitors

The Indian Rupee

The legal currency in India is the Indian Rupee (INR or ₹ or Rs.)

New Delhi Money Exchange (Cash)

Currency Exchange Counters in Delhi:

In New Delhi, one can exchange currency at airports, Hotels, few major banks and/or Currency Exchange counters.

Currency Exchange Counters at Delhi IGI Airport (International Arrivals):

Delhi Airport Terminal 3 has Money Exchange counters in the baggage claim area and first arrival hall.

Below are three Currency Exchange counters at Delhi Airport:

1). Thomas Cook Currency Exchange Counter - Baggage Claim area

2). Punjab National Bank

3). Central Bank of India

Currency Exchange Counters at Delhi IGI Airport are open 24 hours.

Currency Exchange Counters in Delhi Area:

Once in Delhi City, you will find many currency exchange counters in main market areas like:

1). Central Delhi - Connaught Place, Paharganj, Karol Bagh, and Gole Market area,

2). South Delhi - Nehru Place, Saket, Vasant Vihar, and Vasant Kunj

Most private currency exchange counters are open between 9:30am -7:30pm in tourist areas.

We also noticed Foreign Exchange counters in big malls in the NCR area like:

1). Mark Forex Hub at Ambience Mall in Vasant Kunj and Gurgaon

Money exchange counters in Delhi malls are open from 10AM - 9PM usually.

Below, major reputed currency exchange companies in India has Money Change counters in these main Market areas of Delhi.

1). Thomas Cook,

2). Travelex,

3). UAE Exchange, and

4). RJ Trade-Wings

You will also find many small individual private currency exchange counters in the main tourist areas of Delhi.

Bank Currency Exchange Counters in Delhi:

You can also exchange currency at a few selected big bank branches in Delhi in major tourist areas like Connaught Place.

Look for the "Forex Services" sign in front of bank branches.

Banks in Delhi are usually open from 9:30am - 4:30pm.

Many companies in India also provide Online Currency Exchange services in Delhi.

Online Currency Exchange in Delhi, India:

Few names of online Forex companies are below: (We have not used any of these yet)

1). BookMyForex,

2). CentrumForex

If you are changing a large amount of currency, it is worth checking a few banks and Money exchange counters in Delhi and online.

A passport (ID) is required to change Currency (legally) in Delhi and India officially.

Credit cards in Delhi

Credit Cards in the Delhi area:

Your credit card provides you with a good exchange rate for purchases in Delhi.

Please check beforehand with your bank for the additional fees on top of the exchange rate for using your card in a foreign country.

Please note that Credit cards are not accepted in all establishments (especially small ones on the street) or cabs in Delhi.

Always carry some cash in small bills with you while in Delhi or the NCR area.

ATM in Delhi

Bank ATMs in Delhi area:

Many banks' ATMs in Delhi allow cash withdrawal in local currency using international ATM cards.

Please check with your bank for any additional fees for using your ATM card in a foreign country before you decide to use your ATM card.

Traveller cheques

Travellers Checks (Cheques) in Delhi area:

Traveller's cheques are accepted by hotels, major Money exchange counters, and banks in Delhi.

Traveller cheques may be subject to a fee or commission.

Passport is required.