Money, Currency & Payments in Nepal

The official currency of Nepal is the Nepalese Rupee (NPR). Cash remains useful throughout the country, particularly in smaller towns, rural areas and trekking regions, while cards and digital payments are more widely available in Kathmandu, Pokhara and other major tourist centres.

ATMs are common in larger cities, but travelers heading into remote areas should carry enough cash for their journey. Currency exchange services are available at banks and licensed exchange counters.

Exchange rates change regularly. For example, Nepal Rastra Bank listed the U.S. dollar at approximately NPR 153.10 buying and NPR 153.70 selling on 19 September 2026, so it is better for the website to direct visitors to the official central-bank rate rather than display a fixed conversion figure.