How much are you taking?

Agnibikram · Mar 14, 2011 2:41 AM

Go to walmart moneygram, or western union and send money on your parents name,, then when you arrive in nepal you can get it.,

planB · Mar 14, 2011 3:43 AM

 Dude, if you r talkin' about carrying thousands; why don't u just wire transfer the money? It costs around 50 bucks with most banks. If its a small amount then its not worth it however its its a reasonable amount of money like 8k or more then its worth it to spend 50 bucks to wire transfer the money rather than carrying it around.

kayanostalgic · Mar 14, 2011 2:59 PM

If it's $2000 or less, take cash (or traveller's cheque, some banks provide for free).   If the amount is over $2K, I suggest do bank transfer.  From my experience, it costs around $30 on States side and few hundred rupees on Nepal side. I have never used Western Union, but I imagine it is costly. Taking wads of cash can be risky.  Plus, if the chutiya bhukhmari customs in Nepal find out, they will make you pay through nose - on bribes or otherwise.  They are legally obligated to let you pass with $2K or less, as it is stated on the wall at Tribhuvan International Airport.

riten · Mar 14, 2011 3:17 PM

I didn't take any money. Used the ATM's in Nepal to take out money. Limit was NPR 50,000  a day I think. NIBL had no charges for the transfer - and the exchange rate was better than what the Thamel currency traders would have given me.

commando · Mar 14, 2011 4:04 PM

 wow helped me a lot....i guess i will put on my bank and used ATM on KTM.....i have an account on NIBL so i guess that will bet idea.....cash lagyo vane chai bato haraucha jasto lagcha coz......its too long way.... Thanks guys greatly appreciated......

Subasini · Mar 15, 2011 10:15 AM

 Wouldn't withdrawing cash from ATM in Nepal with your US debit/credit card incur significant bank fees in the form of overseas transaction cost?  

riten · Mar 15, 2011 10:23 AM

 i talked to the banker they said that wherever you took the cash from ATM it will charge you only the fees like here the fee is $2.00 on out of bank right i don't know.......clearly.....i guess

Subasini · Mar 15, 2011 12:29 PM

Let me know if you wish to transfer it to NABIL Bank. I could even help you set up an account. We offer reasonably cheaper options of remittance. 

agnibikram · Mar 15, 2011 1:47 PM

 no no i don;t want to transfer...thank you for offer though

Subasini · Mar 19, 2011 1:31 AM

It would cost 3% of amount withdrawn from ATM in Nepal as foreign ransaction fee in addition to the ATM fee. I heard capitalone bank and paypal debit card has cheaper options.

furke · Mar 19, 2011 2:27 AM