Which foreign currencies can be exchanged in Bhutan?

Banks and authorized money exchange counters in Bhutan typically accept the following currencies:

• US Dollar (USD)
• Euro (EUR)
• British Pound (GBP)
• Japanese Yen (JPY)
• Swiss Franc (CHF)
• Australian Dollar (AUD)
• Chinese Yuan (CNY)
• US Dollars and Euros are the most widely accepted and can often be exchanged even at local shops and hotels.

Important notes:

Higher-denomination notes (100 & 50s)  are preferred and usually receive better exchange rates. Small-denomination bills ($20 or smaller) may be difficult to exchange or may be accepted at a lower value. Higher denomination means like 100 or 50. Torn, old, or heavily worn notes are often refused.