The
Indian Rupee (Re. or Rs.) is the standard currency in Karnataka as well
as the rest of India. One Indian rupee is equivalent to 100 paise. The
common denominations for the Indian Rupee are Rs 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20,
10 and 5. You will find coins of 1, 2 and 5 Rupees. During your journey
through Karnataka, preferably carry the money in small denominations.
They will come handy during routine transactions such as tipping, buying
bus tickets and shopping. Traveler's checks, credit cards, etc are the other common modes of money exchange in Karnataka. Most of the major hotels, restaurants, pubs and showrooms accept these cards. Bangalore is the best option for money exchange in Karnataka. Some of the currency exchangers in Bangalore are: Centrum Forex, Maruthi Bankers, Thomas Cook and Trade Wings Ltd.
