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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 0.266341
EUR 0.447668
GBP 0.514573

Events

Consultations

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10 March 2026

Consultation – Proposed Revision to Initial Capital Requirements

Open
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5 March 2026

Proposed Payment Service Requirements Module

Open
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8 December 2025

Proposed Buy Now Pay Later Module

Closed

News & Announcements

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Published on 10 February 2026

Manama, Bahrain –10th February 2026 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the issue of the 2-year Government Development Bond has been oversubscribed […]

Published on 9 February 2026

Manama, Bahrain – 9th February 2026 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the monthly issue of the Sukuk Al-Salam Islamic securities, has […]

Published on 2 February 2026

Manama, Bahrain – 02nd February 2026 – This week’s BD 70 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 108%. The bills, carrying […]

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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
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