Only exchange currency to meet immediate needs! Once you step out of the airport building, you may not be allowed back in to exchange foreign currency. There are currency exchange counters before the customs and after the customs area in the arrival section of the Delhi airport, Terminal 3.

Before customs, there are 2 currency exchange counters: Thomas Cook and Central Bank of India, both of which are open 24 hours. You should be able to exchange currency at either counter for similar rates.

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Look for and exchange only at authorized money changers. Currency exchange outlets are found in tourist, market and commercial areas.

Govt or Reserve Bank of India approved money changers will have a sign proclaiming Authorized Foreign Currency Exchange. You can usually make out the genuine ones from the street corner people or ask for the Encashment certificate if you want to be sure.

Take care when changing money — i. You can try and bargain for the best rate if you are changing large amounts of currency.

One of the simplest and scam free way is to use the ATM to withdraw money. Money changers like Thomas Cook and AMEX will charge much more as compared to the bank issuing the ATM card in most cases do check with the card issuer transaction charges in advance! However, sometimes banks may charge a transaction fee for every withdrawal, in which case it is best for you to withdraw larger sums so the transaction fee is spread on a larger amount.

If you prefer to withdraw smaller amounts each time, notify your card issuer that you will be using ATMs frequently in India given most places in India accept cash only. Any fees will be up to the bank in India, and your home bank, but it will usually be better than a cash exchange service at the airport.

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In most but not all Indian ATM machines, you insert your card and then take it out immediately, unlike in some countries where you leave your card in when using an ATM. You will then be asked to enter your pin and carry on with your transaction. Many local Indian banks branches will also change your currency at a fair rate if you have time for the paperwork.

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The other option India Post local post offices , which in association with HDFC Bank, provides Forex services through select Post Offices across India. Indian Rupee currency notes printed before will no longer be accepted after January 1, Those who have such currency notes should exchange them at par at Indian banks as soon as possible.

Currency notes issued before do not have the year of printing on the reverse side. In notes issued after , the year of printing is visible at the bottom of the reverse side. Tourists should ensure they are not accepting any Indian currency notes that do not have the year of printing visible on the reverse side of the currency.

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