This is the currency information page for Saudi riyals (SAR) - used in: Saudi Arabia. This currency is pegged to US dollar (USD). Here you'll find information on this currency, current exchange rates with all other currencies, handy cut-out exchange rate pocket charts for US dollars, euros and sterling for your travels and most importantly, links to purchase Saudi riyals (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.


Buy Saudi riyals at best value

Avoid costly ATM fees and rip-off airport exchange rates by purchasing Saudi riyals in advance of your trip. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum £100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres.


For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for Saudi riyals. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.



Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Sep 2016)

Euro:1 = SAR4.18
Dollar:$1 = SAR3.75
Pound:£1 = SAR4.99



Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: halalas - 1/100.

The following denominations are currently in use for Saudi riyals:

Coins: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 halalas.

Banknotes: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 riyals.



Exchange Rate Travel Charts

Print and cut-out these pocket-size exchange rate charts for easy currency comparisons while travelling.

SAR / EUR
(Sep 2016)
SAREURSAREUR
10.245011.96
20.4810023.92
30.7225059.81
51.20500119.62
102.391,000239.23
204.782,000478.47
EUR / SAR
(Sep 2016)
EURSAREURSAR
14.182083.60
28.3650209
312.54100418
520.902501,045
1041.805002,090
1562.701,0004,180
SAR / USD
(Sep 2016)
SARUSDSARUSD
10.275013.33
20.5310026.67
30.8025066.67
51.33500133.33
102.671,000266.67
205.332,000533.33
USD / SAR
(Sep 2016)
USDSARUSDSAR
13.752075.00
27.5050188
311.25100375
518.75250938
1037.505001,875
1556.251,0003,750
SAR / GBP
(Sep 2016)
SARGBPSARGBP
10.205010.02
20.4010020.04
30.6025050.10
51.00500100.20
102.001,000200.40
204.012,000400.80
GBP / SAR
(Sep 2016)
GBPSARGBPSAR
14.992099.80
29.9850250
314.97100499
524.952501,248
1049.905002,495
1574.851,0004,990