Bahrain - Money
Currency & Money
Dinar (BHD) = 1,000 fils. Notes appear in denominations of BHD20, 10, 5, and 1, and 500 fils. Coins are in denominations of BHD (500 fils),100, 50, 25, 10 and 5 fils.
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in hotels, major stores and restaurants. Smaller shops may prefer to deal in cash. ATMs are available in major cities.
The use of traveller’s cheques in Bahrainis becoming increasingly uncommon. It has become difficult to find a restaurant or a shop that accept traveller's cheques. While the exchange rate for traveller's cheques isn't very satisfying at hotels, banks charge a commission for the service. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
Sun-Thu 0730-1500. Government offices, businesses and most offices are closed on Friday, which is a weekly holiday. International banks are open from 07:30 to 19:30, and some national banks are open between 8am to 4pm.
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency.
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