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Pakistani Rupee (PKR)

Currency of Pakistan. Major remittance receiving currency.

PKR · ₨

Key Features

01

Export Trade Currency

Textiles, surgical goods and IT services drive Pakistan export settlement.

02

Digitising Banking Sector

SBP supervised clearing supports same-day PKR settlement to business accounts.

03

Growing IT Services Sector

Software and IT exports are a fast-growing source of inbound settlement.

04

Young Population

Young, tech-savvy population drives digital adoption.

Popular Corridors

  • UAE → Pakistan
  • US → Pakistan
  • UK → Pakistan
  • Saudi Arabia → Pakistan

Frequently Asked Questions

Approximately ₨280-300 = $1 USD.

40-50% lower all-in. Local settlement at a transparent margin over interbank.

Direct to the supplier corporate account through SBP supervised domestic clearing, without SWIFT.

Yes. PKR reaches any account at an SBP licensed bank nationwide.

Political instability and inflation challenges. IMF support ongoing.