Cash usage
Qatari riyals are used for cash transactions and domestic pricing.
Country money guide
Qatar Currency Guide
Learn how the Qatari riyal is used in Qatar, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Qatari Riyal in Qatar
Monetary framework
Qatar Central Bank maintains the riyal's fixed relationship with the US dollar.
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QAR0.274725 USD1 QAR = 0.27472527 USD
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Currency facts
QAR at a glance
CurrencyQatari Riyal
ISO codeQAR
Symbolر.ق
Minor unitDirham
Decimal places2
Central bankQatar Central Bank
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Qatar
Official use
Qatar uses the Qatari riyal as its official currency.
Currency system
Qatar Central Bank maintains the riyal's fixed relationship with the US dollar.
Payment environment
Card and cash acceptance varies across Qatar; 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
Card acceptance
Qatar Central Bank's retail systems support ATM, point-of-sale and e-commerce card transactions.
Mobile and 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.
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Planning a conversion
Before exchanging
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Card and ATM costs
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Popular currency pairs
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Related currencies
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Currency topics
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FAQ
Qatar currency questions
Which currency is used in Qatar?
Qatar uses the Qatari riyal as its official currency.
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 supported currencies.
Sources and review
Rate data and official references
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