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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 4.500
One Week Deposit Rate 4.750
One Month Deposit Rate 5.250
O/N Repo Rate 5.500
O/N BD Secured Rate 5.500
Currency BHD
USD 0.376081
AUD 0.248571
EUR 0.438605
GBP 0.501674

Events

Consultations

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8 December 2025

Proposed Buy Now Pay Later Module

Open
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10 November 2025

Proposed Client Money Requirements

Closed
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30 September 2025

Proposed Sustainable and Sustainability Linked Debt Securities Regulatory Framework

Closed

News & Announcements

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Published on 2 December 2025

Manama, Bahrain – 2nd December 2025 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the monthly issue of the short-term Islamic Ijara Murabaha Sukuk, […]

Published on 1 December 2025

Manama, Bahrain – 1st December 2025 – This week’s BD 70 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 108%. The bills, carrying […]

Published on 24 November 2025

Manama, Bahrain – 24th November 2025 – This week’s BD 70 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 144%. 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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