How much cash can I take to india

aayush

Can you advise how much can I take to india these days

Mr_Wang

aayush wrote: »

Can you advise how much can I take to india these days

These days are the same as those days.

The INR is a closed currency - It is illegal to take any into the country.

In practice its easy to get hold of, but you take the chance. I have heard that changes may be on the horizon however.

aayush

well how much sterling can i take then

Doshwaster

I have been to India several times.

I've taken Sterling and Rupees in (and out) of the country and I've never been searched. Unless you are talking about thousands then I wouldn't worry about it.

These days I wouldn't bother with transporting currency and I'd just withdraw money from an ATM when I got there. India isn't the backwater that it used to be.

Grumpelstiltskin

If you are taking a large amount you may be in trouble before you even leave England if you don't declare it to Customs.


http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/arriving/declaring-cash.htm


They do use dogs that are trained to smell banknotes.

Mr_Wang

Doshwaster wrote: »

I have been to India several times.

I've taken Sterling and Rupees in (and out) of the country and I've never been searched. Unless you are talking about thousands then I wouldn't worry about it.

These days I wouldn't bother with transporting currency and I'd just withdraw money from an ATM when I got there. India isn't the backwater that it used to be.

Genuinely (and I'm sure you're fully aware) I tend to get a better rate from the black market than my bank. Particularly with USD.

It is usually nailed on the XE rate.