Once your Bhutan travel permit is approved by the Department of Immigration, making payments in Bhutan is simple and hassle-free. Indian tourists have multiple convenient options to pay for hotels, tours, transport, and daily expenses.

1. Digital Payments Using the goBoB App

Indian tourists can easily use goBoB, the mobile payment app of Bank of Bhutan, during their stay.

Why use goBoB?

• Widely accepted across Bhutan

• Safe and secure

• No need to carry large amounts of cash

• Works for hotel payments, tour bookings, restaurants, shops, and taxis

How to get started:

1. Download the goBoB app on your phone.

2. Choose “Sign Up Now”.

3. Select “Other National”.

4. Choose “Tourist”.

5. Enter your Indian mobile number, passport number, and email address.

6. Complete the OTP verification sent to your email.

7. Set your MPIN.

After registration, complete a simple KYC verification inside the app using your passport details.

Once done, you are ready to make digital payments across Bhutan.

2. UPI Payments Accepted in Many Places

Bhutan has enabled UPI payments for Indian tourists.

You can use popular Indian UPI apps such as:

• Google Pay

• PhonePe

• Paytm

• BHIM

UPI is accepted by some hotels, tour offices, souvenir shops, cafes, and many local businesses. Just scan the QR code and pay directly from your Indian bank account.

3. Indian Rupees Are Accepted

Indian currency is accepted throughout Bhutan.

You can comfortably use:

• Indian Rupee notes up to ₹500

• Indian coins for small purchases

This makes it easy even if you prefer cash payments.

4. Cards and ATM Withdrawals

• Most hotels and larger businesses accept debit and credit cards.

• ATMs are available in major towns such as Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha.

• International cards work, though digital payments are often more convenient.

Simple, Safe, and Tourist-Friendly

Bhutan has made payments easy for Indian visitors. Whether you prefer UPI, mobile banking, or cash, you will find paying for your Bhutan trip smooth and stress-free.