Skip to Content
bg-img

Welcome
to the Central Bank of Bahrain

The Central Bank of Bahrain ('CBB') is a public corporate entity established by the Central Bank of Bahrain and Financial Institutions Law 2006. It was created on 6th September 2006.

The CBB is responsible for maintaining monetary and financial stability in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is also the single integrated regulator of Bahrain's financial industry.

Exchange Rate & Daily Rates

Daily Rates
O/N Deposit Rate 4.250
One Week Deposit Rate 4.500
One Month Deposit Rate 5.000
O/N Repo Rate 5.250
O/N BD Secured Rate 5.250
Currency BHD
USD 0.376081
AUD 0.268804
EUR 0.437138
GBP 0.505171

Events

Consultations

icon-item
1 June 2026

CBB Draft Resolutions Pursuant to Law No. (23) of 2025 Amending certain Provisions of the Law of Commerce

Open
icon-item
10 March 2026

Consultation – Proposed Revision to Initial Capital Requirements

Closed
icon-item
5 March 2026

Proposed Payment Service Requirements Module

Closed

News & Announcements

image description
Published on 21 May 2026

Manama, Bahrain – 21st May 2026 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the monthly issue of the short-term Islamic Ijara Murabaha Sukuk, […]

Published on 20 May 2026

Manama, Bahrain – 20th May 2026 – Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the BD 35 million monthly issue of Government Treasury Bills has […]

Published on 20 May 2026

Eid Al Adha Holiday 2026 Share this

image description
bank item

CBB’s Currency Museum
Sun-Thu from 9:00 to 14:00

The Central Bank of Bahrain’s museum opened in 16 February 1999 and showcases some of the rarest coins in the region. Admission is free.

General Information Medals & Coins Request for a Visit
Back to top