Country Currency

Pakistan Currency

The Pakistani rupee is the official currency of Pakistan.

Official currency
RegionAsia Pacific
Central bankState Bank of Pakistan

Country money overview

Currency arrangements

Official currencyPakistani Rupee (PKR, Rs)
Central bankState Bank of Pakistan
Currency arrangementPakistan uses PKR as official currency.

Paying in Pakistan

Cash, cards and local payments

Cash use

Card and cash acceptance varies across Pakistan; 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 PKR, including any disclosed spread, fixed fee and foreign-transaction charge.

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

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Pakistan currency questions

Which currency is used in Pakistan?

The Pakistani rupee is the official currency of Pakistan.

Does Pakistan have multiple official currencies?

Pakistan has one official currency: the Pakistani rupee (PKR).

How can I compare the Pakistani rupee?

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