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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

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Daily Rates
O/N Deposit Rate 5.000
One Week Deposit Rate 5.250
One Month Deposit Rate 5.750
O/N Repo Rate 6.000
O/N BD Secured Rate 6.000
Currency BHD
USD 0.376081
AUD 0.240899
EUR 0.419819
GBP 0.499530
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Rulebook

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Common Volume

LAST UPDATE March 2025
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Volume 1

Conventional Banks

LAST UPDATE September 2024
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Volume 2

Islamic Banks

LAST UPDATE September 2024
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Volume 3

Insurance

LAST UPDATE January 2024
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Volume 4

Investment Business

LAST UPDATE January 2024
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Volume 5

Specialised Licensees

LAST UPDATE September 2024
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Volume 6

Capital Markets

LAST UPDATE January 2024
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Volume 7

Collective Investments

LAST UPDATE April 2025

Events

For more events and information about upcoming events. Events Calendar

Consultations

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17 April 2025

Proposed Amendments to the Credit Risk Management Module

Closed
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12 January 2025

Proposed Netting Law

Closed
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17 November 2024

Consultation: Proposed Stablecoin Issuance and Offering Module

Closed
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Publications

12 May
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Customer Complaints Report January – March 2025
12 May
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Central Bank Survey April 2025
30 Apr
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Statistical Bulletin March 2025
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News & Announcements

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CBB Sukuk Al-Salam Securities Oversubscribed
Published on 12 May 2025

Manama, Bahrain – 12th May 2025 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the monthly issue of the Sukuk Al-Salam Islamic securities, has […]

CBB Treasury Bills Oversubscribed
Published on 6 May 2025

Manama, Bahrain –5th May 2025 – This week’s BD 70 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 115% The bills, carrying a […]

CBB Organizes Workshop on “Legal Professionals Account Opening Guidance”
Published on 4 May 2025

Manama, Bahrain – 04 May 2025 – In line with the newly introduced requirements by the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf, the Central […]

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CBB’s Currency Museum
Sun-Thu from 9:00 to 13:00

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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