Buy Saudi riyals
How to get your Saudi riyals
Order your Saudi riyals online to get great rates on SAR. Choose from home delivery or Click & Collect from stores or airports.
Home delivery
Spend more time packing, planning, and working on your tan with home delivery.Benefits
- Fast, secure, convenient
- Next day delivery available for cash
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Store click and collect
Order online and pick up on your way. Over 17 locations in stores and airports across the UK.Benefits
- Lock in your exchange rate1
- Located in most UK airports
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Choose how many Saudi riyal you would like to order.
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Get your travel money delivered or collect at one of our stores across the UK.
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Key information about Saudi riyals
Saudi riyal currency details | |
|---|---|
| Name | SAR Saudi riyal |
| Symbol | riyal |
| Minor unit | 1/100 = Halala |
| Minor unit symbol | halala |
| SAR conversion chart | SAR rates |
Saudi riyal currency in use | |
|---|---|
| Bank Notes | SAR 1, SAR 5, SAR 10, SAR 20, SAR 50, SAR 100, SAR 200, SAR 500 |
| Coins | 1halala, 5halala, 10halala, 25halala, 50halala, SAR 1, SAR 2 |
| Central bank | Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency |
| Destination acceptance | Saudi Arabia |
Common questions about Saudi riyals
Timing the market for the best rates is a tricky business due to daily shifts influenced by economic data, global politics, and trader sentiment. Your personal travel schedule and market-watching comfort will guide your decision. We've got our GBP to SAR exchange rate page to help you stay informed on Saudi riyal rates.
The Saudi riyal is accepted in Saudi Arabia, where it serves as the official currency. It is not commonly used outside of Saudi Arabia, and it is not widely accepted in other countries or regions.
You can purchase your Saudi riyals from us via credit or debit card. When you purchase Saudi riyals, either online or at our stores, we ensure no credit card handling fees are applied. However, it's wise to check with your card issuer for any potential charges they might apply.
Yes, you can! We can buy back your unused Saudi riyal notes at any one of our UK retail stores at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250, for a fee of just £4.99. Learn more about our Buy Back Promise. T&Cs apply.
1 Lock in exchange rates means that customers can review and reserve exchange rates at their discretion, by purchasing travel money in advance. Any additional purchases will be subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of each new transaction.
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