connection01
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Also the UPI does not work with nepal QR codes yet, it's advertised as it's rolled out but the transactions always fails or does not even recognise their QR code.
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What card will work while visiting Nepal from India?
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Aniket
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@connection01 , if your bank statement confirm the exchange rate of 1.5, then why haven't you uploaded the same even though I had asked to share supporting documents.
Because I have had raised a question to you firstly to share the screenshot of that txn, including the amount you had withdrawn in NPR.
Bro earlier you had mentioned that you had used forex card. What you expect from the small merchants? Do every merchant here in India accept payment through card? They do prefer payment through UPI only because of zero MDR. Likewise, in Nepal also, payment through scan and pay cost 0 to customer and merchant.
Not only 5 Star hotel, even big malls, big restaurants accept the card easily without any additional charges to their customers.
Not only this, you shared you was charged NPR 500 + 200-300 extra, which is insane. How you got charged thus much, where you were supposed to get charged ₹125 or max ₹150 on using SBI Card on NSBL ATM's. Better to attach the proof for the same also.
P.S: @dmittal Enlighten him, lil bit 😂
Aniket
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Yes it's not completely integrated with the apps like BHIM or Gpay. But it does work almost every time with Phonepay app of India, if you're scanning Fonepay QR of Nepal, make sure UPI global/ international is activated in your supportable bank's and even location if required.
On Nepal SBI website, it says that using international cards in Nepal SBI ATM incurs a fee of NPR 500 and withdrawal limit per transaction is NPR 20000.Totally wrong as per me. You could have taken SBI Card with you or if not atleast PNB. Even SBI Rupay Global Card works in NSBL's (Nepal SBI) ATM. The exchange rate is 1.6 not 1.5.
Also, per transaction fees is just INR 125, whether you withdraw NPR 16000 or 500, doesn't matter, when you use SBI Card in NSBL ATM.
On using different bank's Dr. card (Visa/MasterCard), you may be charged NPR 500 (INR 312.50), which will be clearly mentioned before disbursement of the Cash on the screen.
Not only this, you could have used you Phonepe or BHIM to scan and pay to Nepalese Merchant easily.
Why to use forex card, even though it's clearly mentioned, Not Valid for Payment in Foreign Exchange in Nepal and Bhutan as back side of your card? Just use your Visa/ MasterCard to swipe & Tap to Pay, but make sure it is enabled for international & contactless transactions.
Card is widely accepted in big hotels, restaurants, malls, shops in Cities like, Kathmandu, Pokhara & others.
P.S: Attach required photos, screenshots as a supporting documents before putting it up that the exchange rate is 1.5 and charge is NPR 500+ 200-300 and other said details. Then, I will prove you wrong. 💀😂
ATM FAQS - Nepal
Are you sure using Indian SBI debit cards in Nepal SBI ATM incurs fee of just INR 125?
enlightedinvestor
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Here are some tips that you can follow:
1. You can withdraw cash in India Side of border ATM (try to do at airport or railway station) and when u cross nepal there are some shops which can exchange INR for Nepali Rupee so u can convert their (they should give 1.6 NPR for every 1INR
2. Legally INR cash upto 100 is allowed but people cary & use cash of 500 denomination
3. INR acceptance shouldn’t be a problem except in hilly areas
4. If you want to exchange extra INR cash you can go to petrolpumps & ask for NPR they will easily convert in 1.6x rate as INR is in demand right now in Nepal
5. Use BHIM app if you are trying to use UPI (Currently accepted in esewa QR again depends on merchants as mechants are charged 1.9% for UPI payments.
6. Amex card would work in Himalayan Bank POS mostly
7. Rupay cards/Diners/ Discover would work in SBI POS
8. In Nepal, u can get sim from Ncell (if u are staying cities) & NTC (if going to remote areas as they have higher coverage)
9. You can buy Jio’s Wifi Calling Roaming pack in addition as call rates on WiFi is just 1rs.
10. Dont take too much NPR as if you want to convert the exchange rate may not be favourable
11. For POS payments use INR/NPR as USD would not work in Nepal
1. You can withdraw cash in India Side of border ATM (try to do at airport or railway station) and when u cross nepal there are some shops which can exchange INR for Nepali Rupee so u can convert their (they should give 1.6 NPR for every 1INR
2. Legally INR cash upto 100 is allowed but people cary & use cash of 500 denomination
3. INR acceptance shouldn’t be a problem except in hilly areas
4. If you want to exchange extra INR cash you can go to petrolpumps & ask for NPR they will easily convert in 1.6x rate as INR is in demand right now in Nepal
5. Use BHIM app if you are trying to use UPI (Currently accepted in esewa QR again depends on merchants as mechants are charged 1.9% for UPI payments.
6. Amex card would work in Himalayan Bank POS mostly
7. Rupay cards/Diners/ Discover would work in SBI POS
8. In Nepal, u can get sim from Ncell (if u are staying cities) & NTC (if going to remote areas as they have higher coverage)
9. You can buy Jio’s Wifi Calling Roaming pack in addition as call rates on WiFi is just 1rs.
10. Dont take too much NPR as if you want to convert the exchange rate may not be favourable
11. For POS payments use INR/NPR as USD would not work in Nepal
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Good comprehensive answer ⭐
Aniket
TF Prestige
Yes, it is displayed on screen, generally applicable for other banks' card.On Nepal SBI website, it says that using international cards in Nepal SBI ATM incurs a fee of NPR 500 and withdrawal limit per transaction is NPR 20000.
ATM FAQS - Nepal
nsbl.statebank
But don't worry, you won't be charged NPR 500 when you use SBI Card in Nepal SBI ATM, I have had already mentioned the same.
Yes, bro, only INR 125.
Max in any scenario INR 150.
Nepal m kuch jugaad hoga kya
enlightedinvestor
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enlightedinvestor
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Carry Indian Rupee. Shouldn’t be a problem at least within cities. Also, to play safe have more of 200rs note than 500 ones as some may not accept 500 (very unlikely).
Aniket
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Aniket
TF Prestige
Few corrections need to be made:
1) Yes, there are few authorised shops/agencies which deal in currency exchange, INR to NPR and vice versa, they might charge some commission or deny to exchange 1 INR = 1.6 NPR. So, kindly investigate, through which way (border) you're entering with.
2) INR 200 currency notes are also not a legal tender in Nepal. For such restrictions, India is responsible.
Aniket
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Phir kya faida
Aniket
TF Prestige
@ygerb8t9s Put screenshot bro, hiding sensitive personal details. Others are not believing it. 😂
Visited Nepal for trekking in May this year (May 2024). None of my Visa SBI ATM/Debit cards worked at any ATM there despite all my cards were enabled for international transactions.
Have Visited Nepal earlier but never faced this problem.
Went to the Head Office of Nepal SBI Bank (NSBL) but they were unable to help.
Back home visited my local SBI branch, but they were clueless.
Also now all places in Nepal are extremely wary of accepting Rs.500 notes ( a result of the demonetisation step taken by the Govt.)
After much pleading with a money exchange centre at Kathmandu I could change my Rs.500 notes for NC at an exchange rate of NC 155 for IC 100 as against the official rate of 160/100.
For my Rs.100 notes they gave me 157/100 rate.
Have Visited Nepal earlier but never faced this problem.
Went to the Head Office of Nepal SBI Bank (NSBL) but they were unable to help.
Back home visited my local SBI branch, but they were clueless.
Also now all places in Nepal are extremely wary of accepting Rs.500 notes ( a result of the demonetisation step taken by the Govt.)
After much pleading with a money exchange centre at Kathmandu I could change my Rs.500 notes for NC at an exchange rate of NC 155 for IC 100 as against the official rate of 160/100.
For my Rs.100 notes they gave me 157/100 rate.
Aniket
TF Prestige
Not acceptable subject to some exceptions.
Better to carry, Passport or Voter ID Card, if you're travelling by Air.
If you don't have either, Driving Licence or Ration Card.
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