Australian Dollar to Pakistani Rupee
AUD to PKR interbank reference rate, last month
AUD to PKR conversion table
About the Australian Dollar in Pakistan
Australia draws Pakistani students and skilled migrants, so the Australian dollar reaches Pakistan largely through education-related transfers and family support.
The Australian dollar floats and is unusually sensitive to commodity cycles and to Chinese demand, which means AUD/PKR can move on news that has nothing to do with Pakistan.
Before you exchange AUD
Availability is limited outside Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. Buying Australian dollars for travel is often cheaper arranged in advance than at a counter on the day.
Buy rate, sell rate and the spread
Where to exchange AUD
Common questions
What is the AUD to PKR rate today?
One Australian Dollar costs 201.00 Pakistani rupees to buy on the open market, and selling one gets you 197.20 rupees. This is the national open market rate, maintained by our editorial team and updated through the day — an individual counter may quote either side of it.
Why is the AUD rate at the counter different from the interbank rate?
The interbank rate is a wholesale price for trades between banks in size. A counter has to cover the cost of holding physical notes, the risk that the rate moves while it holds them, and its own margin. That gap is normal; what varies is how wide it is, which is why comparing branches is worth doing.
Where can I exchange AUD in Pakistan?
At any exchange company licensed by the State Bank of Pakistan. We list 129 cities with verified branches, and every company shown is checked against the SBP register before it appears.
Do I need documents to buy AUD?
Yes. Your original CNIC, NICOP or POC is always required, and biometric verification applies to Pakistani nationals from USD 500 upwards. A travel purchase also needs a passport, the visa where applicable, and a confirmed ticket, with supporting documents required from USD 1,000 upwards.