Cash usage
Card and cash acceptance varies across Kuwait; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
Country money guide
Kuwait Currency Guide
Learn how the Kuwaiti dinar is used in Kuwait, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Kuwaiti Dinar in Kuwait
Monetary framework
Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti dinar as its official currency.
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KWD3.2539 USD1 KWD = 3.253937 USD
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Currency facts
KWD at a glance
CurrencyKuwaiti Dinar
ISO codeKWD
Symbolد.ك
Minor unitFils
Decimal places3
Central bankCentral Bank of Kuwait
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Kuwait
Official use
Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti dinar as its official currency.
Payment environment
Card and cash acceptance varies across Kuwait; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
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FAQ
Kuwait currency questions
Which currency is used in Kuwait?
Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti dinar as its official currency.
Does Kuwait have multiple official currencies?
Kuwait has one official currency: the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD).
How can I compare the Kuwaiti dinar?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Kuwait's official currency with other supported currencies.
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