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The Central Bank of Bahrain ('CBB') is a public corporate entity established by the Central Bank of Bahrain and Financial Institutions Law 2006. It was created on 6th September 2006.

The CBB is responsible for maintaining monetary and financial stability in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is also the single integrated regulator of Bahrain's financial industry.

Rulebook

Regulatory Requirements, Financial Laws, Licensing Rules

Fintech

About Fintech, Regulatory Sandbox Framework, Sandbox Register

Monetary Policy

Monetary Policy Framework, Exchange Rate Policy, Standing Facilities, Reserve Requirements

Alerts

Official Alerts & Warnings issued by the CBB

Licensing Directory

CBB Register, Permitted Activities, Licensee Approved Persons & Controllers

Publications

Annual Reports, Statistical Bulletin, Consumer Reports

Currency Issue

Current Banknotes, Previous Banknotes, Commemorative Medals and Coins

Open Banking

More information about Open Banking

377

Number of Banks and Financial Institutions

December 2025

14,971

Workforce in the Financial Sector

2025

$253.6bn

Total Balance Sheet of the Banking System

November 2025

17.2%

Contribution of financial corporations to GDP in constant prices

2024

Exchange Rate & Daily Rates

12 February

Daily Rates
O/N Deposit Rate	4.250
One Week Deposit Rate	4.500
One Month Deposit Rate	5.000
O/N Repo Rate	5.250
O/N BD Secured Rate	5.250

Currency	BHD
USD	0.376081
AUD	0.268409
EUR	0.446672
GBP	0.512618

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Rulebook

Common Volume

LAST UPDATE March 2025 Volume 1

Conventional Banks

LAST UPDATE September 2024 Volume 2

Islamic Banks

LAST UPDATE September 2024 Volume 3

Insurance

LAST UPDATE January 2024 Volume 4

Investment Business

LAST UPDATE January 2024 Volume 5

Specialised Licensees

LAST UPDATE September 2024 Volume 6

Capital Markets

LAST UPDATE January 2024 Volume 7

Collective Investments

LAST UPDATE April 2025

Events

For more events and information about upcoming events. Events Calendar

Consultations

10 March 2026

Consultation – Proposed Revision to Initial Capital Requirements

Open 5 March 2026

Proposed Payment Service Requirements Module

Open 8 December 2025

Proposed Buy Now Pay Later Module

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Publications

29 Jan Statistical Bulletin December 2025 25 Jan Central Bank Survey December 2025 31 Dec Statistical Bulletin November 2025 VIEW MORE

News & Announcements

CBB participates in Bahrain Sports Day Published on 12 February 2026

Manama, Bahrain – 12 February 2026 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) organized a sports event for staff on the occasion of Bahrain Sports […]

CBB Government Development Bond Issue No. 44 Oversubscribed Published on 10 February 2026

Manama, Bahrain –10th February 2026 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the issue of the 2-year Government Development Bond has been oversubscribed […]

CBB Sukuk Al-Salam Securities Oversubscribed Published on 9 February 2026

Manama, Bahrain – 9th February 2026 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the monthly issue of the Sukuk Al-Salam Islamic securities, has […]

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CBB’s Currency MuseumSun-Thu from 9:00 to 14:00

The Central Bank of Bahrain’s museum opened in 16 February 1999 and showcases some of the rarest coins in the region. Admission is free.

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