Is the Qatari Riyal (QAR) Accepted in the Philippines? No — Use PHP

Currency Use: Qatari Riyal in the Philippines

The Currencies

What to Do Instead

1. Exchange Before Travel: Convert QAR → PHP in Qatar (banks, exchange houses at Hamad Intl Airport, Doha city). Better rates than in Manila.
2. Exchange in Philippines: Banks (BDO, BPI, Metrobank, PNB), licensed money changers (SM, Robinsons, Ayala malls), airport counters. Rate in PH usually worse for QAR.
3. ATM Withdrawal: Use Qatari debit/credit card at Philippine ATMs (BancNet, Megalink). Fees: ~₱250–₱300 + your bank's FX fee. Best rate usually.
4. Card Payments: Credit/debit cards widely accepted in cities (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex). Notify bank of travel.
5. Bring USD: US Dollars exchange easily everywhere in PH at good rates. QAR less common.

Approximate Exchange Rate (2024)

• 1 QAR ≈ ₱15.5 – ₱16.5 (varies daily).
• 1 PHP ≈ 0.061 – 0.065 QAR.
• Check live: XE.com, OANDA, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas BSP.

For OFWs / Residents Sending Money

• Use formal remittance: Banks, Western Union, MoneyGram, Remitly, Wise, WorldRemit, GCash (from Qatar partners).
• Avoid carrying large cash; declare >$10,000 equivalent.

Bottom Line: Spend/exchange QAR in Qatar. Use PHP (cash, card, ATM) in the Philippines.