Photo: Surya PrakashMoney and SIM cards
How to carry money safely and stay in contact while you are in India.
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Money
- Tell your bank that you will use your card in India.
- Carry some cash for the first days, in a safe place.
- Pay the hospital directly, through its billing office. Ask for a receipt every time.
- Never give treatment money to an agent or a translator.
Hospital deposits
Many hospitals ask for a deposit before treatment. Ask how much, when, and how they refund any balance.
SIM cards
- A local SIM card makes calls in India cheaper.
- Shops ask for your passport and visa to sell you a SIM card.
- Keep your Kenyan number active for messages from home, if you can.
Sources
- Ask your bank about card use in India before you travel.