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Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia
Currency
Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) = 100 halala; 5 halala = 20 qurush. Notes are in denominations of SAR500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, and 5 halala.
Currency Exchange
Most foreign currencies can be exchanged at commercial banks and money-changers, which stay open longer.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are all widely accepted. Some ATMs are available.
Traveller's Cheques
Widely accepted although they can be hard to change. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Saudi Riyal, Euros, US Dollars or Pounds Sterling and to carry the purchase receipt.
Banking Hours
Sat-Wed 0800-1200 and 1700-2000; Thurs 0800-1200. Money-changers stay open longer.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Apr 09
£1.00=
SAR5.59
$1.00=
SAR3.75
€1.00=
SAR4.98
Currency
Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) = 100 halala; 5 halala = 20 qurush. Notes are in denominations of SAR500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, and 5 halala.
Currency Exchange
Most foreign currencies can be exchanged at commercial banks and money-changers, which stay open longer.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are all widely accepted. Some ATMs are available.
Traveller's Cheques
Widely accepted although they can be hard to change. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Saudi Riyal, Euros, US Dollars or Pounds Sterling and to carry the purchase receipt.
Banking Hours
Sat-Wed 0800-1200 and 1700-2000; Thurs 0800-1200. Money-changers stay open longer.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Apr 09 |
| £1.00= | SAR5.59 |
| $1.00= | SAR3.75 |
| €1.00= | SAR4.98 |
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