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Nepal · Banking & PaymentsNepal Rastra Bank
Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, publishes daily official exchange rates for the Nepali rupee against 22 currencies, which visitors use to check a fair rate before changing money in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
What it helps with
- Today's dollar to rupee rate in NepalThe central bank publishes daily buying and selling rates of the Nepali rupee against 22 currencies.
- Indian rupee exchange rate in NepalThe Indian rupee has a fixed rate set by Nepal Rastra Bank, listed per 100 rupees.
- Checking a money changer's rate in ThamelThe official daily rate gives a reference to compare with what banks and money changers offer.
About Nepal Rastra Bank
Nepal Rastra Bank is Nepal's central bank and publishes buying and selling rates of the rupee on its forex page. The list covers 21 currencies at open market rates, including the US dollar, plus the Indian rupee at a fixed rate set by the bank. Rates are dated and quoted per 1 or per 100 units depending on the currency. The page is available in English.
Key Features
- Daily rates: Buying and selling rates are published for each business day.
- 22 currencies: Major world currencies and the Indian rupee are listed.
- Fixed INR rate: The Indian rupee rate is set by the central bank.
- Units shown: Each currency is marked as quoted per 1 or per 100 units.
How to Get Started
- Open nrb.org.np/forex in a browser.
- Check the date shown for the current rates.
- Find your currency and note the buying rate.
- Compare it with the rate quoted by a bank or money changer.
Before you use it
- Limits: Information only: the central bank does not exchange money for visitors through the website.
- Good to know: Rates are updated each business day and show the date they apply to.
- Good to know: Some currencies are quoted per 1 unit and others, such as the Indian rupee, per 100 units.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Nepal Rastra Bank work with a foreign bank card in Nepal?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Nepal Rastra Bank available in English?
- Yes, Nepal Rastra Bank has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Nepal Rastra Bank?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Nepal Rastra Bank.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Nepal Rastra Bank?
- No, Nepal Rastra Bank doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Nepal Rastra Bank?
- Web
- How much does Nepal Rastra Bank cost?
- Free; information only, no currency exchange on the site