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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 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 0.236085
EUR 0.408123
GBP 0.484599

Events

Consultations

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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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14 November 2024

Proposed new Fit and Proper Requirements Module

Closed

News & Announcements

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Published on 10 March 2025

Manama, Bahrain – 10th March 2025 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the monthly issue of the Sukuk Al-Salam Islamic securities, has […]

Published on 4 March 2025

Manama, Bahrain – 4th March 2025 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the monthly issue of the short-term Islamic leasing (Ijara) Sukuk, […]

Published on 4 March 2025

  Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 4 March 2025 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (“CBB”) has introduced new requirements for licensed financial institutions relating […]

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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
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