Country Currency

Qatar Currency

The Qatari riyal is the official currency of Qatar.

Official currency
RegionMiddle East & Africa
Central bankQatar Central Bank

Country money overview

Currency arrangements

Official currencyQatari Riyal (QAR, ر.ق)
Central bankQatar Central Bank
Currency arrangementQatar uses QAR as official currency.

Paying in Qatar

Cash, cards and local payments

Cash use

Qatari riyals are used for cash transactions and domestic pricing.

Card acceptance

Qatar Central Bank's retail systems support ATM, point-of-sale and e-commerce card transactions.

Contactless payments

Qatar's retail infrastructure includes mobile-payment and QR services as well as card payments.

ATM availability

The national retail network supports ATM transactions; acceptance of a specific foreign card still depends on its network and issuer.

Travel money guidance

Planning a conversion

Before travel

Compare bank, card, ATM and exchange-provider costs in Qatari riyals before choosing a method.

ATM and foreign-card fees

Check both the issuer's conversion terms and any locally disclosed operator charge.

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

Sources and review

Rate data and official references

FAQ

Qatar currency questions

Which currency is used in Qatar?

The Qatari riyal is the official currency of Qatar.

Does Qatar have multiple official currencies?

Qatar has one official currency: the Qatari riyal (QAR).

How can I compare the Qatari riyal?

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