Published on 1 June 2026
Manama, Bahrain – 1st June 2026 – This week’s BD 70 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 173%. The bills, carrying […]
Welcome
to the Central Bank of
Bahrain
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
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Number of Banks and Financial Institutions
January 2026
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Workforce in the Financial Sector
2025
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Total Balance Sheet of the Banking System
December 2025
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Contribution of financial corporations to GDP in constant prices
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Exchange Rate & Daily Rates
02June
Daily Rates
O/N Deposit Rate4.250
One Week Deposit Rate4.500
One Month Deposit Rate5.000
O/N Repo Rate5.250
O/N BD Secured Rate5.250
Events
For more events and information about upcoming events.
Events Calendar
News & Announcements
Published on 25 May 2026
Manama, Bahrain – 25th May 2026 – This week’s BD 70 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 101%. The bills, carrying […]
Published on 21 May 2026
Manama, Bahrain – 21st May 2026 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the monthly issue of the short-term Islamic Ijara Murabaha Sukuk, […]
CBB's Currency Museum
Sun‑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.