Local Tip
In Panjim, Thomas Cook and EbixCash both list forex counters in Alcon Chambers on Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, and EbixCash has another in Rizvi Chambers on Caetano Albuquerque Road. Take your passport, and your visa too.
Where to change money in Goa
Only banks and dealers holding a Reserve Bank of India licence may change currency. The counters confirmed here are forex firms in Panjim (Panaji), the state capital, and at Mopa airport.
- Alcon Chambers, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Panjim Thomas Cook lists Shop No 8, near IDBI Bank, and EbixCash lists Shop No 14 on the ground floor.
- Rizvi Chambers, Caetano Albuquerque Road, Panjim EbixCash's second Panjim counter: Shop No 3, ground floor, opposite Hotel Delmon.
- Manohar International Airport, MopaThe airport's own directory lists a Thomas Cook forex counter, tagged for both arrivals and departures.
Changing money at the airport
Goa has two airports. Dabolim (GOI), near Vasco da Gama in the south, is run by the Airports Authority of India, which lists SBI cash machines in departures, arrivals and on the city side. HappyFares (May 2026) and AiFly (2026) mention exchange desks in its terminal, and both send new arrivals to a prepaid taxi counter. Manohar International (GOX) at Mopa, in the north, opened on 5 January 2023; besides Thomas Cook, its directory lists IDFC First Bank and IndusInd Bank cash machines in the GOX Village forecourt, both working 24 hours a day.
ATMs and cards in Goa
The Indian bank behind each machine normally takes its own cut of a foreign-card withdrawal, separate from anything your UK card provider charges. ATM Fee Saver (February 2026) found ₹200-335 a withdrawal at most private-sector banks, and India Someday (September 2025) calls ₹150-300 normal; both figures can change. If a Goan machine asks whether you want the cash converted into pounds, say no: ATM Fee Saver says a yes lets the ATM pick the exchange rate and add a percentage charge, while a no leaves the rate to your card network. Keep some notes too, because India Someday warns that corner grocers and street vendors can refuse cards.
Paying for transport in Goa
Don't plan on Uber or Ola: in June 2025 Goa's Chief Minister said neither would be permitted to operate in Goa. The app-based alternative is GoaMiles, a Goa Tourism Development Corporation initiative that the State Transport Authority approved, and its website promotes paying from a wallet you load in the app. Ordinary taxis seldom run on meters, so settle the price first. Kadamba, the state bus company, added UPI QR-code and bank card payment to conductors' ticket machines in August 2024, alongside cash; it doesn't say whether foreign cards work.
Good to know
- Carry your passport and visa when changing money: BookMyForex says foreign nationals need both, and India Someday also lists a passport.
- Daijiworld reported in September 2026 that the State Transport Authority had approved QR codes inside taxis linking to government-notified fares, GoaMiles included; if your cab displays one, scan it to check the price.
- Wise suggests leaving about 10-15% in restaurants and rounding up the fare on short taxi rides.
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Goa travel money FAQ
Where is the best place to exchange money in Goa?
At a bank or a dealer with a Reserve Bank of India licence. In Panjim, Thomas Cook and EbixCash share Alcon Chambers on Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, and EbixCash has a second office on Caetano Albuquerque Road. Bring your passport.
Can I get rupees at Goa's two airports?
Yes. Mopa (GOX) lists a Thomas Cook forex counter and 24-hour IDFC First Bank and IndusInd Bank machines in its forecourt; Dabolim (GOI) has SBI machines and, according to 2026 guides, exchange desks.
Can I book an Uber in Goa, and how do I pay for taxis and buses?
Don't count on it: the Chief Minister said in June 2025 that Ola and Uber would not be allowed. GoaMiles, the state-backed app, favours digital payment; ordinary taxis rarely use meters, so agree fares first. Kadamba added UPI and card payment to cash bus fares in August 2024.
Checked September 2026. Fees, fares and opening times change, so check locally before relying on them. Sources: Thomas Cook India · EbixCash World Money (BuyForex) · EbixCash World Money · Manohar International Airport (GOX) · Press Information Bureau, Government of India · Airports Authority of India
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