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Bahrain Currency

The Bahraini dinar is the official currency of Bahrain.

Official currency
Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
RegionMiddle East & Africa
Central bankCentral Bank of Bahrain

Country money overview

Currency arrangements

Official currencyBahraini Dinar (BHD, د.ب)
Central bankCentral Bank of Bahrain
Currency arrangementBahrain uses BHD as official currency.

Paying in Bahrain

Cash, cards and local payments

Cash use

Card and cash acceptance varies across Bahrain; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.

Travel money guidance

Planning a conversion

Before travel

Compare card, ATM and cash-exchange costs in BHD, including any disclosed spread, fixed fee and foreign-transaction charge.

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Related currencies

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Bahrain currency questions

Which currency is used in Bahrain?

The Bahraini dinar is the official currency of Bahrain.

Does Bahrain have multiple official currencies?

Bahrain has one official currency: the Bahraini dinar (BHD).

How can I compare the Bahraini dinar?

Use the conversion links on this page to compare Bahrain's official currency with other major currencies.