{"id":2724,"date":"2025-08-05T09:51:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T09:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saudivisa.ae\/blog\/?p=2724"},"modified":"2025-08-05T09:51:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T09:51:56","slug":"saudi-arabia-currency-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saudivisa.ae\/blog\/saudi-arabia-currency-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia Currency Guide for Tourists: What Travelers Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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While planning a trip to Saudi Arabia, you would have discussed everything, from hotels and restaurants to attractions, but do you realize that you have missed out on the core of all activities, money? How are you going to pay for food, activities, etc? What is the official <\/span>Saudi Arabia currency<\/span>, and how much is the exchange rate? Whether you’re arriving for leisure or going for business work, being financially prepared will help you enjoy your trip with fewer hassles. This guide covers details on exchange tips, card payments, budgeting, and more.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Overview of Saudi Currency<\/span><\/h2>

Before spending a single <\/span>Saudi currency<\/span>, it’s helpful to understand the basics of Saudi Arabia\u2019s currency. Here is what the currency is, how it works, and what denominations run.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

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\u2756 What is the Currency Used in Saudi Arabia?<\/span><\/h3>

The official currency of Saudi Arabia is the Saudi Riyal, abbreviated as SAR. The currency symbol is <\/span>\ufdfc<\/span>. It is the only legal currency accepted throughout the country. In a nutshell, whether you are in Jeddah\u2019s ancient Al-Balad or the cosmopolitan Riyadh, you\u2019ll need to pay in Riyals.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

\u2756 Understanding the Saudi Riyal (SAR)<\/span><\/h3>

The Saudi Central Bank is responsible for its issuance and regulation. Since 1986, the Riyal has been maintained at a fixed US dollar of 3.75 SAR, which provides secureness to the Saudi economy, which generates most of its funding from oil exports. This peg helps in keeping up the purchasing power of the Riyal and holds up financial market development within the Kingdom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Each Riyal is divided into 100 halalas, although halalas are rarely used in practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Here are the approximate values of in Saudi Riyal in major currencies:<\/span><\/p>