What is the currency in the Andaman Islands and how do I pay? Is there an ATM machine?
The currency of India is the Indian Rupee; for current exchange rates click here. It is possible to change all major currencies in India. However, you are advised to go through official banks or authorized money changers. Port Blair also has a number of ATMs, and since April 2009, Havelock Island also has an Axis Bank ATM. There is a daily limit on every card, however, and there are some days on which it may not work or accept some cards. Credit Cards are not widely accepted in the Andamans, expect for larger hotels and resorts, and some diving facilities. You will most likely be hit with a surcharge and both your passport and your credit card will get photocopied. However some places may have swipe machines as of the season 09/10. So, it is better to be safe than sorry and bring some cash to the island with you.
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