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  • 🇮🇳 India: bunq Community Travel Tips

✈️ Heading to India? We've gathered some tips from the bunq community to make sure your trip is the smoothest it can be. 😎

Check them out below! 🌈 👇


Using your card

💳 Do I need cash in India, or can I use my card everywhere?

India is a cash driven society. Be sure to withdraw enough cash ahead of time.

💰 What currency do they use here?

The currency here is Indian rupee. The symbol is ₹ INR.

🏧 Which ATM’s can I use for free?

The bunq community has reported free withdrawals at these ATMs.

  • State Bank of India
  • Kasturba
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank
  • Yes Bank
  • Bank of Baroda

💵 If I want cash, how much should I take out of an ATM?

15 000 INR should be enough for a few days.

💳 Should I choose local currency or Euros when paying?

If you're asked to choose between local currency and Euros, always choose local currency.

That way bunq does the conversion for you, and you get to take advantage of the best rates with bunq ZeroFX.


Staying connected

📱 Can I roam, or should I get a local SIM?

Most EU mobile plans will charge you for roaming.

Wifi is readily available, especially in coffee shops.

If you want to get a local SIM card, you can learn about your options here.


Useful things to know

💁‍♀️ How does tipping work?

It is common to leave a 5-10% tip.

🍺 How much does a 0.5L beer cost?

€1,60

🍽 How much does an average meal cost?

€2,00

🚨 What’s the emergency number?

112

🔌 What type of plug do they use?

This one! It’s the standard two pin plug.

🚗 What side of the road do they drive on?

They drive on the left side of the road here.

🗺 How do I navigate my way around?

Google and Apple Maps both work well here.

Otherwise, we recommend Rome2Rio as the best way to find out how to get anywhere. It even tells you the cost of each option. 🙌

👀 Any other good tips?

For a great experience, head on a Jeep tour at the Sariska Tiger Reserve.


Travel Perks

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If you've been to India 🇮🇳 share your experience! The following would be really useful for other bunqers to know:

  • Which ATMs are free to use?
  • What card should I use and where?
  • Any other info you think may be useful.

Share your experience with us in the comments below! 🌈 👇

    a year later

    It would be good to note which type of plug can be used, so it will be clear. It’s type C,D and M depending on the region you are.

      4 months later

      Europan type fit to India. I was there.

        2 years later

        I'm in India, can I receive money from London or do I need to change some settings?

          @New-Olive-Peccary-3102621923#272281 What exactly do you mean by being in India? Are you on holiday? Then of course you can use your bunq account just in the same way as back in the EU. Or have you left the EU and are now residing somewhere else? Then you are not allowed to use bunq anymore.

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