Money in India
India uses the Indian rupee, currency code INR. Paying in the local currency usually gets you a better rate than pounds – if a card machine offers to charge you in GBP, choose INR instead.
Tipping
Around 10% in restaurants if no service charge is added.
Plan your spending
Related questions
Common questions
What currency does India use?
The Indian rupee (INR).
Should I pay in pounds or INR in India?
Choose INR. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.
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