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Money
The currency of India is the Rupee (Rs)
= 100 paise. Notes come in denominations of Rs 1, 2, 5,
10, 20, 50, 100 and 500. Coins come in denominations of
5, 10, 20, 25 and 50 paise and Rs 1, 2 and 5.
Credit Cards
Credit cards are welcomed at establishments in Delhi, especially
Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard and American Express.
Banks
Banking hours are generally from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday
to Friday.
Tipping
Tipping, or baksheesh, actually means more than simply giving
a gratuity for good service - it is a means of getting things
done and is very much part of the natural 'currency' of
India.
For example, baksheesh is not a result of tourism, or directed
at tourists in particular; in many cases, it is not necessary
to leave a percentage, simply tip a few rupees. Baksheesh
is beneficial when requesting a service of someone, such
as asking for directions, or for help in finding a missing
item. In this respect, a pocketful of rupees always carries
dividends.
Restaurants include a 10% service charge in addition to
the sales tax added to the meal and beverages. This can
mean an extra 27% on top of the total bill.
Currency Regulations
By law, Indian currency must not be brought into the country
or taken out.
