Saudi Arabian currency

Travelling to Saudi Arabia? Before you head off, find out all about Saudi Arabian currency exchange, including tips on how to save with your Revolut multi-currency card.

What is the currency in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi Arabian Riyal as its official currency since 1986.

If you’re exchanging money before your trip to Saudi Arabia, keep an eye out for the currency code SAR, and check out our currency converter to find out how much your money's currently worth in Saudi Arabian Riyals.

Once you’re in Saudi Arabia, you’ll see the symbol SR used to show prices at shops and restaurants.

Want to pay in cash like a local? You'll find Saudi Arabian Riyal banknotes in SR 5, SR 10, SR 50, SR 100, SR 500. Each Saudi Arabian Riyal is divided into 100 halalas, with coins in 1 halala, 5 halalas, 10 halalas, 25 halalas, 50 halalas, SR 1, SR 2.

Spend in Saudi Arabian currency with your Revolut travel card

It's the only travel money card you could need.

Just add money to your account in any of 36 currencies and pay with your Revolut travel card in Saudi Arabia as usual — we'll convert your money to SAR for you.

Got another trip coming up? We've got you covered. Use your travel card to pay in 150+ other currencies worldwide. This is a travel debit card you'll want to use again and again.

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One debit card for all your spending in Saudi Arabia

Whether you're withdrawing cash or paying for your morning coffee, make sure to have this wild card up your sleeve while you're out and about in Saudi Arabia.

Pay contactless

Link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, and race through checkout with just your phone wherever Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

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Prefer to go digital? Create up to 30 virtual cards in-app and manage your spending entirely online. Bonus tip — create a disposable virtual card for extra secure online shopping.

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Withdraw cash with no Revolut fees

Find an ATM nearby with our in-app ATM locator and withdraw cash with no fees from us, whenever you're within your plan's limits.

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Customise card security features

Freeze your card in a tap if it goes missing, then unfreeze it when you're ready to start spending again. Now that's security that'll give you the chills.

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  • Pay contactless

    Link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, and race through checkout with just your phone wherever Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

    Go contactless
  • Create virtual cards

    Prefer to go digital? Create up to 30 virtual cards in-app and manage your spending entirely online. Bonus tip — create a disposable virtual card for extra secure online shopping.

    Check out our virtual cards
  • Withdraw cash with no Revolut fees

    Find an ATM nearby with our in-app ATM locator and withdraw cash with no fees from us, whenever you're within your plan's limits.

    Find an ATM in-app
  • Customise card security features

    Freeze your card in a tap if it goes missing, then unfreeze it when you're ready to start spending again. Now that's security that'll give you the chills.

    Explore card security

Withdraw cash in Saudi Arabia with no Revolut fees¹

While most shops in Saudi Arabia accept Visa or Mastercard, having cash on hand is always a good idea. Embark on all your adventures knowing you've got easy access to ATM withdrawals whenever you need them.

  • Standard

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to €200 or 5 withdrawals per rolling month

  • Plus

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to €200 per rolling month

  • Premium

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to €400 per rolling month

  • Metal

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to €800 per rolling month

  • Ultra

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to €2,000 per rolling month

¹After you reach your monthly limit, you'll pay a 2% fair usage fee. Third-party ATM fees may also apply.

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Tips for exchanging money in Saudi Arabia

  1. Don't exchange at airports or at home

    No need to overspend on exchanging cash before you travel. Use your Revolut card to spend or withdraw money from an ATM while you're in Saudi Arabia (just watch out for third-party ATM fees).

  2. Choose the local currency

    While you're in Saudi Arabia, always choose to pay in Saudi Arabian Riyals when you spend with your card in shops and restaurants. This'll help you avoid dynamic currency conversion (DCC) fees.

  3. Save on travel money with a Revolut card

    Spend in Saudi Arabian Riyals at competitive rates on your next trip to Saudi Arabia, with no additional currency exchange fees on weekdays within your plan's limits. Plan fees and T&Cs apply.

Exchange to Saudi Arabian currency with Revolut

Whether you're sending or spending abroad, we've got something for you.

A need for Saudi Arabian currency?

Convert your money into SAR

Exchange, send, and spend directly in Saudi Arabian currency in-app with rates you'll love. Check out our live foreign exchange rates with our currency converter and see for yourself why 65+ million global customers use Revolut.

Our current rate€1 = ﷼ 4.3147
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Saudi Arabian Currency Exchange Rate

1 EUR = 4.33850 SAR

﷼ 0.381109.63 %
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²Available on our Premium, Metal, and Ultra plans. A fair usage limit applies to other plans. Paid plan fees and T&C apply.

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Saudi Arabian currency FAQs

  • Like all cities in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh uses the Saudi Arabian Riyal as its official currency. Each Saudi riyal is divided into 100 halalas. While you're in Saudi Arabia, you’ll see the symbol SR in shops and restaurants. If you're exchanging currencies, keep an eye out for the currency code SAR.
  • Yes, you can use your Revolut card at shops, restaurants, and hotels in Saudi Arabia that accept Visa and Mastercard.
    All you have to do is add money to your account in any of our 36 supported currencies and pay with your card as usual. We'll automatically exchange to SAR at the Revolut exchange rate. You can also make ATM cash withdrawals in Saudi Arabian Riyals with your multi-currency card. You won't pay any Revolut ATM fees if you're within your plan's monthly fair usage limits:

    • Standard: up to €200 (or 5 withdrawals, whichever comes first)
    • Plus: up to €200
    • Premium: up to €400
    • Metal: up to €800
    • Ultra: up to €2,000

    These limits are set on a rolling monthly basis. This means they'll reset every month from the date you opened your account or the date you changed your plan. You can check your remaining monthly allowance in-app.

    Check out our Help Centre for more on ATM withdrawal limits.

  • When you use your card in Saudi Arabia, you'll often be asked whether you want to pay in Euros. This is called dynamic currency conversion (DCC). While it may make it easier to understand exactly how much you're paying in your home currency, you'll often get a poor exchange rate and pay additional fees.
    Our go-to tip? When you're in Saudi Arabia, always choose to pay in the official Saudi Arabian currency: the Saudi riyal.
    When you spend with your Revolut debit card, we'll take care of the currency exchange, so you'll get competitive rates and fees.

  • Here's how you can get your Revolut Travel Money Card:

    1. Download our app for iOS or Android, and sign up for an account in just a few minutes
    2. Tap the card icon on your home screen, go to + Add new, and choose whether you want a physical card, a virtual card, or both
    3. Add money to your account in any of 36 supported currencies
    4. Start spending online and in shops with your virtual card straight away. We'll handle the currency conversion for you
    5. Once your physical card arrives, you can start making ATM withdrawals as well
  • Currency exchange rates rise and fall constantly, so it's wise to keep an eye out for current market trends.

    Before converting Euro to Saudi riyal, use our currency converter, conversion tables, and price comparison widget to find today's exchange rates and compare different providers. Keep in mind that exchange rates fluctuate constantly, so always double-check our current rate in-app before converting.

    Check live Euro to Saudi riyal exchange rates now.

  • When you're in Saudi Arabia, you have several convenient ways to handle your payments with Revolut.

    Your multi-currency card is widely accepted at most merchants, allowing you to pay directly in Saudi riyal if you have it in your account, or automatically converting from another currency in your balance at competitive exchange rates.

    For cash needs, you can easily withdraw Saudi riyal from ATMs, keeping in mind your plan's withdrawal limits.

    Additionally, if you've added your Revolut card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, you can often use your phone for contactless payments at participating stores and restaurants, offering a quick and secure way to pay.

  • Adding Saudi riyal to your Revolut account is straightforward.

    • Go to 'Home' on the bottom menu
    • Below your balance, tap 'Accounts'
    • Tap 'Add new'
    • Choose 'Currency account'
    • You'll see a list of the available currencies to choose from
    • Follow the steps in-app to set up your additional currency account