Planning for Dashain? Exchange New Banknotes Any Time During Regular Banking Hours
Summary
Nepal Rastra Bank will offer new and small-denomination banknotes during regular banking hours without a special Dashain deadline. The exchange service is available at NRB counters and commercial bank branches nationwide.
Key Points
- Nepal Rastra Bank has removed the fixed Dashain banknote exchange schedule and made it a year-round service during regular banking hours.
- People can exchange currency at NRB counters and at branch offices of commercial banks and financial institutions across the country.
- Each visitor to the central bank can receive up to two bundles per transaction, with each bundle containing 100 notes of Rs 5, Rs 10, Rs 20, Rs 50, and Rs 100.
- NRB says it has sufficient currency reserves and will provide a mix of new and clean notes for general public use.
