CREDIT CARDS / CHEQUE

In Bhutan credit cards are not used widely. Credit cards are only accepted at the Government owned Handicrafts Emporium, major handicraft shops and some hotels in Bhutan.

En cash travelers cheques (such as Citibank, American Express, Visa etc) at the foreign-exchange counter at Paro airport, Bhutan National Bank and most hotels. The estimated charges will be 1% – 2 % for cheque encasement.