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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 0.259289
EUR 0.444810
GBP 0.513088

Events

Consultations

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8 December 2025

Proposed Buy Now Pay Later Module

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10 November 2025

Proposed Client Money Requirements

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30 September 2025

Proposed Sustainable and Sustainability Linked Debt Securities Regulatory Framework

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News & Announcements

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Published on 22 January 2026

Manama, Bahrain – 22nd January 2026 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the monthly issue of the short-term Islamic Ijara Murabaha Sukuk, […]

Published on 21 January 2026

Manama, Bahrain – 21st January 2026 – Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the BD 35 million monthly issue of Government Treasury Bills has […]

Published on 19 January 2026

Manama, Bahrain – 19th January 2026 – This week’s BD 70 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 186%. 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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