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Exchange rates in Pakistan: where to check the official PKR rate

This page shows the official rupee rate published by the State Bank of Pakistan, using the mark-to-market rate with its date and source, and links to a detailed page for each currency. Banks and exchange offices quote their own buy and sell rates.

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On this page
  1. What this section shows
  2. Official rates and the rate you actually get
  3. How to use the section
  4. A note on the law and on risk
  5. Frequently asked questions
Amount27,662.14 PKR
Rate1 USD = 276.62 PKR
Last 30 daysUSD/PKR · 05/10/2026 – 11/11/2026 · -0.16%
IndicatorRateDate
SBP weighted average customer rate, USD bid276.31 PKR11/11/2026
SBP weighted average customer rate, USD offer276.76 PKR11/11/2026
CurrencyOfficial rate (PKR)
USD276.62
EUR308.28
GBP368.52
SAR73.7058
AED75.3111
CNY41.4715
JPY1.7407
CAD194.55
AUD190.07
KWD897.39
QAR75.8907
OMR718.47
BHD733.45
MYR67.8659
CHF333.98
ARS0.179
BDT2.213
BRL49.544
CNH41.4778
DKK41.24
HKD35.2579
100 IDR1.52
INR2.9512
KRW0.2071
KZT0.6207
LKR0.8326
MXN14.8748
NOK29.0328
NZD154.8
RUB3.3412
SEK27.9452
SGD215.71
THB8.223
TRY5.5068
ZAR16.7217

Source: State Bank of Pakistan, exchange rates for mark-to-market revaluation (ready), 11/11/2026.

Official reference rates for comparison and calculations. Banks, exchange offices and brokers apply their own buying and selling rates and fees. The table refreshes automatically when the source publishes new rates.

What this section shows

The card on this page shows the official rupee rate: the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) mark-to-market revaluation rate, in PKR per unit of each currency, with its date and a link to the SBP source. Banks and exchange offices quote their own buy and sell rates.

An exchange rate is the price of one currency in another. "USD/PKR" means how many rupees one US dollar costs. Rates change through the day on the interbank market, so any figure you see is a snapshot. Always check the date next to it.

Official rates and the rate you actually get

Readers often mix up different kinds of rates. Knowing the difference saves confusion when you compare numbers.

Rate type What it means Where you meet it
Official reference rate A rate published by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for reporting and valuation News, accounting, statistics
Interbank rate The rate at which banks trade currency with each other Bank treasury desks
Open market rate The rate at exchange companies for cash Buying or selling notes
Bank customer rate The bank's buying and selling rate, with its margin Transfers, card payments, remittances

The official PKR rate is a reference figure. A bank or exchange company adds its own buying and selling margin, so the amount you receive will differ. For the exact rate on a transaction, ask your bank or check its app before you confirm.

For a closer look at how the central bank publishes its daily rates, read SBP exchange rates. For the policy rate, inflation and other figures that move the rupee, see SBP rates and economy.

How to use the section

If you are new to currency rates

  1. To work out an amount in rupees yourself, use the converter in the card to turn 1 unit of your currency into US dollars (only for currencies in the ECB list). Then multiply by the official US dollar rate in rupees from State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The table lists "1 USD = x" of each currency, so do not multiply the table figure.
  2. Open the page of the currency you need. Start with the ones most Pakistani households use:
  3. Check the source and date line before you rely on a figure.

For a larger converter with more options, use the currency converter.

If you trade or follow markets

Each currency page explains the rate source, how the rupee rate is built from the currency's own market, and what tends to move it: central bank decisions, oil prices, remittance flows and the trade balance. A reference rate against PKR is not the same as a quote on a trading platform. Forex pairs such as EUR/USD are priced by the market around the clock on weekdays. To learn how pairs are quoted, read currency pairs. For gold priced in rupees, see gold ounce to PKR per gram.

A note on the law and on risk

Looking up rates and converting money through a bank are everyday activities. Sending money abroad to trade is a different matter. On this point, per the SBP, remitting foreign exchange to overseas forex/margin/CFD platforms is not allowed through any payment channel (FERA s.5(1)). Read law and regulators before you move funds for any trading purpose.

Currency rates can move sharply after policy announcements or global events. Leveraged forex and CFD trading can lose money fast, and past rate movements do not tell you where a rate will go next. Nothing on this page is a forecast or a recommendation to buy or sell any currency.

Frequently asked questions

Where do the exchange rates in the card come from?

The card shows the State Bank of Pakistan mark-to-market rate in PKR for each currency, with its date and a link to the source. Banks and exchange offices quote their own buy and sell rates.

Why is my bank's rate different from the official rate?

Banks and exchange companies add a buying and selling margin to the reference rate. The rate on your transaction is the one your bank shows when you confirm it.

Are these exchange rates live?

No. The ECB rates update when the ECB publishes new data. Check the date shown in the card.

Can I use the converter for cash at an exchange company?

No. The converter works only between the ECB currencies and gives a reference figure only. Cash rates at exchange companies follow the open market and include the dealer's margin.

Which currency page should I start with?

Most readers start with the US dollar, because many other rupee rates are worked out through the dollar.

Sources

  1. State Bank of Pakistan, EPD Circular Letter No. 08 of 2022 · sbp.org.pk › Epd circular letter no 08 of 2022 — checked 2026-11-11

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