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Currency exchange in Islamabad

97 verified exchange branches · Islamabad Capital Territory
  • USD 277.60 277.95 USD buy 277.60, sell 277.95 17 days old
  • EUR 310.80 314.00 EUR buy 310.80, sell 314.00 17 days old
  • GBP 368.20 372.80 GBP buy 368.20, sell 372.80 17 days old
  • SAR 73.85 74.20 SAR buy 73.85, sell 74.20 17 days old
  • AED 75.50 76.16 AED buy 75.50, sell 76.16 17 days old
  • CAD 195.00 201.00 CAD buy 195.00, sell 201.00 17 days old
  • AUD 196.50 202.00 AUD buy 196.50, sell 202.00 17 days old
  • CNY 43.00 44.50 CNY buy 43.00, sell 44.50 17 days old
  • JPY 1.7570 1.8350 JPY buy 1.7570, sell 1.8350 17 days old
  • CHF 341.33 343.78 CHF buy 341.33, sell 343.78 17 days old
  • MYR 69.50 71.20 MYR buy 69.50, sell 71.20 17 days old
  • QAR 76.14 76.48 QAR buy 76.14, sell 76.48 17 days old
  • KWD 898.739 902.883 KWD buy 898.739, sell 902.883 17 days old
  • OMR 720.650 723.682 OMR buy 720.650, sell 723.682 17 days old
  • TRY 5.60 6.30 TRY buy 5.60, sell 6.30 17 days old
  • SGD 216.50 222.20 SGD buy 216.50, sell 222.20 17 days old

One national open market rate · reference rate is the global mid-market, not SBP LAST UPDATED

Every money exchange branch in Islamabad

All 97 verified counters in Islamabad, with the phone number, the address and the opening hours for each one.

Exchanging currency in Islamabad

Islamabad has 97 verified exchange branches listed on FindMyExchange. Rates across a single city typically vary by one to two percent, so the counter nearest you is often not the one with the best price.

The rate on this page is the national open market figure, not a price set in Islamabad — there is one published rate for the country, and this page filters branches rather than the rate. It carries the time it was last revised; read that before acting on it, because a figure is never removed for age.

Before you go

  • Bring your original CNIC or passport.
  • Call ahead for larger amounts — not every branch holds every currency in quantity.
  • Check the branch’s opening hours, especially on Fridays and public holidays.

Compare exchange companies in Islamabad

How much of Islamabad each licensed company actually covers. The rate is national and the same at every counter on this site, so what differs is how near one is to you and what else it can do.
Company Branches Areas Type Money transfer
A A Exchange Company (Private) Limited 12 8 Exchange company Yes · 3 networks
Fairdeal Exchange Company (Private) Limited 11 8 Exchange company Yes · 3 networks
Pakistan Currency Exchange Company (Private) Limited 11 10 Exchange company Yes · 9 networks
Islamabad Exchange Company (Private) Limited 9 5 Exchange company Not listed
ABL Exchange (Private) Limited 7 7 Bank-owned (Allied Bank) Yes · 35 networks
HBL Currency Exchange (Private) Limited 6 6 Exchange company Yes · 2 networks
Askari Currency Exchange Company (Private) Limited 3 3 Bank-owned (Askari Bank) Yes · 18 networks
D.D Exchange Company (Private) Limited 3 3 Exchange company Yes · 1 network
Faysal Islami Currency Exchange Company (Private) Limited 3 3 Bank-owned (Faysal Bank) Yes · 3 networks
Meezan Exchange Company (Private) Limited 3 3 Bank-owned (Meezan Bank) Yes · 8 networks
Paracha International Exchange (Private) Limited 3 2 Exchange company Yes · 2 networks
Ravi Exchange Company (Private) Limited 3 3 Exchange company Yes · 4 networks
Sadiq Exchange Company (Private) Limited 3 3 Exchange company Yes · 3 networks
UBL Currency Exchange (Private) Limited 3 2 Exchange company Yes · 5 networks
AL Habib Exchange Company (Private) Limited 2 2 Bank-owned (Bank AL Habib) Yes · 7 networks
Alfalah Currency Exchange (Private) Limited 2 2 Bank-owned (Bank Alfalah) Yes · 10 networks
BOP Exchange (Private) Limited 2 2 Bank-owned (Bank of Punjab) Yes · 6 networks
HABIBMETRO Exchange Services Limited 2 2 Bank-owned (HABIBMETRO Bank) Yes · 3 networks
Link International Exchange Company (Private) Limited 2 2 Exchange company Yes · 7 networks
MCB Exchange Company (Private) Limited 2 2 Bank-owned (MCB Bank) Yes · 4 networks
Sky Exchange Company (Private) Limited 2 2 Exchange company Yes · 3 networks
Dollar East Exchange Company (Private) Limited 1 1 Exchange company Yes · 3 networks
NBP Exchange Company Limited 1 1 Exchange company Yes · 1 network
Royal International Exchange Company (Private) Limited 1 1 Exchange company Yes · 2 networks

Currency exchange in Islamabad by area

Exchange counters cluster. Open an area for its branches, addresses and phone numbers — comparing two or three on one street is usually quicker than crossing the city.

Most exchange counters in Islamabad sit in Blue Area, Lohi Bher and Sector I-8, which together carry 47 of the city's 97 verified branches. Each area has its own page listing every branch there.

Money exchange in Islamabad — common questions

How many currency exchange branches are there in Islamabad?

97 verified branches, run by 24 licensed exchange companies. Every one is checked against the State Bank of Pakistan register before it is listed here.

Which area of Islamabad has the most exchange counters?

Blue Area, with 33 branches. Lohi Bher has 7, Sector I-8 has 7. Counters cluster, so comparing two or three in one area is usually quicker than travelling across the city.

Are all the big exchange companies in Islamabad?

No. Habib Qatar International Exchange Pakistan (Private) Limited has branches elsewhere in Pakistan but does not list one in Islamabad.

Which exchange companies are open on Sunday in Islamabad?

We do not publish opening hours, so we will not tell you a counter is open when we have not checked. Most exchange companies in Islamabad work Monday to Saturday, close on Sunday, and keep shorter hours on Friday afternoons; branches inside shopping centres and at airports usually run longer. 84 of the 97 branches listed here carry a phone number — call before you travel.

Is there a 24-hour currency exchange in Islamabad?

Not on this list. No branch in Islamabad that we have verified advertises a 24-hour counter. Airport counters come closest, because they open around flight schedules rather than shop hours, and Islamabad has 3 listed at or beside the airport. Outside hours, a remittance payout at a bank is usually the practical route rather than a cash exchange.

Can I exchange currency at Islamabad airport?

Yes — 3 verified counters are listed at or beside the airport in Islamabad: Pakistan Currency Exchange Company (Private) Limited, Royal International Exchange Company (Private) Limited. Airport rates are usually a little worse than in the city, so change what you need for the journey and the rest at a city counter.

Can I get a better rate for large amounts?

Usually, and it is worth asking rather than assuming. Counters display one rate but most will improve it on a large sum, because handling one big transaction costs them much the same as a small one. Phone two or three branches with your amount before you travel — 84 of the 97 branches here have a number listed. Anything from 500 dollars upwards needs biometric verification, so bring your original CNIC.

Where can I buy Saudi riyals for Umrah in Islamabad?

At any of the 97 counters on this page — the riyal is among the most traded currencies in Pakistan and almost every licensed company holds it. Ask a day ahead if you need a large amount in cash, because one branch may not hold it all. Today's figure is on the <a href="/sar-to-pkr">riyal to rupee page</a>, and a travel purchase needs your passport, the visa and a confirmed ticket.

What documents do I need to exchange currency?

Your original CNIC, NICOP or POC for any purchase. Biometric verification applies to Pakistani nationals from 500 dollars upwards. Buying for travel also needs your passport, the visa where one applies and a confirmed ticket, with supporting documents from 1,000 dollars upwards. Selling is lighter: a CNIC is normally enough.

Can someone else exchange money on my behalf?

Not for a purchase in your name. The counter records the buyer’s own CNIC and biometric verification, so the person at the window has to be the person buying. Selling foreign currency is simpler and a family member can usually do it on their own CNIC — but the transaction is then recorded as theirs, not yours.

How do I check an exchange company is licensed?

The State Bank of Pakistan publishes the register of licensed exchange companies, and every company on this site is checked against it before it is listed, including the 9 bank-owned subsidiaries operating in Islamabad. Money handed to a counter that is not on the register has no protection at all. <a href="/state-bank-of-pakistan">What an SBP licence means</a>.

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