| Saudi
Arabia
Saudi
Arabia Riyal(s) = 100 Halala(s). Notes are
in denominations SAR500, 200, 100, 50, 20,
10, 5, 1
To
view images and descriptions of all these
denominations [click
here]
Currency
Import/Export Restrictions:
The
import and export of local currencies is
limited to 100,000 riyals.
The
import or export of foreign currencies is
free apart from the Israeli currency which
is forbidden.
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Here] for more information on doing
a money transfer to Saudi Arabia.
Currency
Exchange:
The
exchange of foreign currency in Saudi Arabia
is quite straightforward and can be done
at any bank or any money changer. Money
changers generally stay open longer but
do not offer as competitive rates. Travelers
Cheques are much harder to change but if
you take travelers cheques it is advisable
to take them in Euros, Pound Sterling or
Dollars and to carry the purchase recipt
with you.
Credit
Cards:
American
Express, Diners club, Mastercard and VISA
are all widely acceptable in Saudi Arabia,
however it is advisable to check with your
bank for merchant acceptibility and other
services before you leave.
Banks:
The banking hours in Saudi Arabia are Sat-Wed
0830-1200 and 1700-1900; Thurs 0830-1200.
Money-changers stay open longer.
Exchange
Rate History:
| Date
|
SAR
Rate |
| 01/01/02
|
5.187 |
| 01/01/03
|
5.742 |
01/01/04
|
6.363 |
| 01/01/05
|
6.836 |
| 01/01/06 |
6.271 |
A rough guide to the tourists rates for the
Saudi Arabian Riyal since the beginning of
2002
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