Nepal Remittance Rates 2026 — Official NRB Exchange Rates
Official Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) buying and selling rates for Nepal's top remittance corridors — UAE (AED), Qatar (QAR), Saudi Arabia (SAR), Kuwait (KWD), Malaysia (MYR), Korea (KRW), USA, UK, Australia.
Nepal Remittance Corridor Board
Official NRB buy rates — Updated from cache
| Corridor | NRB Buy | NRB Sell | NPR for 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
🇦🇪 UAEAED Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah | 41.89 | — | Rs. 41,890 |
🇶🇦 QatarQAR Doha, Al Rayyan | 42.30 | — | Rs. 42,300 |
🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaSAR Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam | 41.00 | — | Rs. 41,000 |
🇰🇼 KuwaitKWD Kuwait City, Salmiya | 499.00 | — | Rs. 499,000 |
🇧🇭 BahrainBHD Manama, Riffa | 407.00 | — | Rs. 407,000 |
🇲🇾 MalaysiaMYR Kuala Lumpur, Penang | 35.80 | — | Rs. 35,800 |
🇰🇷 South KoreaKRW Seoul, Busan, Incheon | 0.11 | — | Rs. 112 |
🇺🇸 USAUSD New York, Texas, Virginia | 153.84 | — | Rs. 153,840 |
🇬🇧 UKGBP London, Birmingham, Leeds | 201.00 | — | Rs. 201,000 |
🇦🇺 AustraliaAUD Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane | 102.00 | — | Rs. 102,000 |
🇪🇺 EuropeEUR Germany, Portugal, Finland | 170.00 | — | Rs. 170,000 |
🇯🇵 JapanJPY Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya | 1.04 | — | Rs. 1,040 |
🇨🇦 CanadaCAD Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary | 112.00 | — | Rs. 112,000 |
* Buying rate (NPR payout you receive) and Selling rate (NPR you pay when buying foreign currency) are official NRB reference rates. Your actual remittance provider (IME, Prabhu, Western Union, etc.) may apply a 0.5%–1.5% margin on these rates.
Steady Uptrend
Domestic rates are currently reflecting steady international spot price recovery adjusted for recent NPR-USD shifts.
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Every price quoted is inclusive of 20% import duty and the baseline federation operating commission.
Nepal Remittance Rates 2026 (NRB Official)
Remittance contributes over 25% of Nepal's GDP. This board shows official Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) buying rates — the exact rate at which Nepali banks purchase foreign currency remitted from abroad. Your actual payout through a licensed remittance provider will be within 0.5%–1.5% of these official benchmark rates.
🇦🇪 UAE (AED) to Nepal Remittance
The UAE is Nepal's largest remittance source. The official NRB buy rate for 1 AED is shown in the table above. Over 1.5 million Nepali workers send money home from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah every month.
🇶🇦 Qatar (QAR) to Nepal Remittance
Qatar employs hundreds of thousands of Nepali workers, especially in construction and hospitality. The official NRB buy rate for Qatari Riyal (QAR) to Nepalese Rupee (NPR) is shown in the table above.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia (SAR) to Nepal Remittance
Saudi Arabia is one of Nepal's top remittance corridors. The NRB official SAR to NPR rate covers workers in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.
🇰🇼 Kuwait (KWD) to Nepal Remittance
The Kuwaiti Dinar is one of the world's highest-value currencies. 1 KWD = approximately 499.00 NPR (NRB official sell rate).
🇲🇾 Malaysia (MYR) to Nepal Remittance
Malaysia is a major destination for Nepali workers in manufacturing and construction sectors. The current NRB buy rate for 1 MYR is shown in the table above.
🇰🇷 South Korea (KRW) to Nepal Remittance
South Korea employs Nepali workers under the Employment Permit System (EPS). The NRB publishes KRW rates per 100 units. The NRB buy rate per 100 KRW is shown in the table above.
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Safe Remittance Guide
- Only use licensed remittance providers: IME, Prabhu Money, Western Union, Wise.
- Never use unofficial Hundi channels — no legal protection.
- Always verify the NPR rate before confirming the transfer.
- Keep your digital transaction receipt (ID) until the money arrives.
- Compare providers — rates vary by 0.5% to 2% above the NRB baseline.
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Source: nrb.org.np
| Country / Currency | Code | Unit | NRB Buying (NPR) | NRB Selling (NPR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 UAEDubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah | AED | 1 | 41.23 | 41.39 |
| 🇶🇦 QatarDoha, Al Rayyan | QAR | 1 | 41.54 | 41.71 |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaRiyadh, Jeddah, Dammam | SAR | 1 | 40.37 | 40.53 |
| 🇰🇼 KuwaitKuwait City | KWD | 1 | 491.62 | 493.57 |
| 🇧🇭 BahrainManama | BHD | 1 | 401.33 | 402.92 |
| 🇲🇾 MalaysiaKuala Lumpur, Penang | MYR | 1 | 37.08 | 37.23 |
| 🇰🇷 South KoreaSeoul, Busan | KRW | 100 | 11.45 | 11.50 |
| 🇺🇸 USANew York, Virginia, Texas | USD | 1 | 151.42 | 152.02 |
| 🇬🇧 UKLondon, Birmingham | GBP | 1 | 202.72 | 203.52 |
| 🇦🇺 AustraliaSydney, Melbourne | AUD | 1 | 106.21 | 106.63 |
| 🇪🇺 EuropeGermany, Portugal | EUR | 1 | 169.84 | 170.51 |
| 🇯🇵 JapanTokyo, Osaka | JPY | 10 | 9.65 | 9.69 |
| 🇨🇦 CanadaToronto, Vancouver | CAD | 1 | 107.97 | 108.40 |
* Official NRB reference rates. Licensed remittance providers (IME, Prabhu Money, Western Union) may apply a margin of 0.5%–1.5% above the NRB buy rate. Always verify before transferring.
Nepal Remittance Rates Today — Official NRB Data (23 October 2026)
Remittance is the backbone of Nepal's economy, contributing over 25% of the national GDP. Every day, millions of Nepali workers in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Malaysia, South Korea, USA, UK, and Australia send money home to their families. The exchange rate they receive directly determines how many Nepalese Rupees (NPR) their family receives.
This page shows the official Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) buying and selling rates for the top 13 Nepal remittance corridors — updated every banking day directly from the official NRB API. The NRB buying rate is the rate at which Nepali banks purchase foreign currency remitted from abroad — i.e., the NPR your family actually receives.
🇦🇪 AED to NPR — UAE Dirham to Nepalese Rupee Today
The UAE (United Arab Emirates) is Nepal's single largest remittance source country. Over 1.5 million Nepali workers live and work in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Today's official NRB buy rate for 1 AED = 41.2300 NPR (Buying) and 1 AED = 41.3900 NPR (Selling) as of 23 October 2026.
🇶🇦 QAR to NPR — Qatari Riyal to Nepalese Rupee Today
Qatar employs hundreds of thousands of Nepali workers in construction, hospitality, and domestic services. Today's official NRB buy rate is 1 QAR = 41.5400 NPR. Selling rate: 41.7100 NPR per 1 QAR.
🇸🇦 SAR to NPR — Saudi Riyal to Nepalese Rupee Today
Saudi Arabia is home to a large Nepali workforce employed across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. Today's NRB official buy rate: 1 SAR = 40.3700 NPR. Sell rate: 40.5300 NPR.
🇰🇼 KWD to NPR — Kuwaiti Dinar to Nepalese Rupee Today
The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) is one of the world's strongest currencies. Today's NRB buy rate: 1 KWD = 491.6200 NPR. Sell rate: 493.57 NPR per 1 KWD.
🇲🇾 MYR to NPR — Malaysian Ringgit to Nepalese Rupee Today
Malaysia employs a large number of Nepali workers in manufacturing, construction, and plantation sectors. Today's NRB official rate: 1 MYR = 37.0800 NPR (Buying). Sell: 37.2300 NPR.
🇰🇷 KRW to NPR — South Korean Won to Nepalese Rupee Today
South Korea employs Nepali workers under the Employment Permit System (EPS) in manufacturing and agriculture. NRB publishes KRW per 100 units. Today's rate: 100 KRW = 11.45 NPR (Buying) / 11.50 NPR (Selling).
🇺🇸 USD to NPR — US Dollar to Nepalese Rupee Today
The US Dollar is the world's primary reserve currency and Nepal's most referenced forex rate. Today's official NRB rate: 1 USD = 151.4200 NPR (Buying) and 152.0200 NPR (Selling) as of 23 October 2026.
How to Send Money to Nepal — Safe Remittance Guide
Always use licensed remittance channels to protect your money. The key licensed providers operating in Nepal include:
- IME Ltd (International Money Express) — Nepal's largest domestic remittance network
- Prabhu Money Transfer — Wide branch coverage across Nepal
- Western Union — Global provider with instant transfer option
- Wise (formerly TransferWise) — Low-cost international transfer service
- Remitly — Fast digital transfer with guaranteed delivery
Never use unofficial Hundi channels. They offer no legal protection, carry criminal penalties, and bypass Nepal's foreign currency regulations. The NRB rates on this page represent the official benchmark — licensed providers will be within 0.5%–1.5% of these rates.
INR to NPR — Indian Rupee Fixed Peg
Unlike other currencies, the Indian Rupee (INR) is pegged at a fixed rate by the Nepalese government: 100 INR = 160.00 NPR (buying) and 100 INR = 160.15 NPR (selling). This peg has been maintained since 1993 to ensure economic stability between Nepal and India, which are each other's largest trade partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AED to NPR rate today?+
Today's official NRB buy rate for UAE Dirham is 1 AED = 41.2300 NPR. Check the table above for the latest rate updated on 23 October 2026.
What is the QAR to NPR rate today?+
Today's official NRB buy rate for Qatari Riyal is 1 QAR = 41.5400 NPR.
How much is 1 SAR in Nepal?+
As per today's NRB official rate, 1 Saudi Riyal (SAR) = 40.3700 NPR.
What is the MYR to NPR rate today?+
According to NRB, 1 Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) = 37.0800 NPR today.
What is 100 KRW in Nepal?+
100 South Korean Won (KRW) = 11.45 NPR as per NRB's official buying rate.
Where can I find the official NRB exchange rate?+
Nepal Rastra Bank publishes official exchange rates at nrb.org.np every banking day. NepaCalc fetches these rates directly from the official NRB API to display accurate buying and selling rates.
Why is the remittance rate different from the NRB rate?+
NRB rates are benchmark reference rates. Licensed remittance operators apply a small working margin (typically 0.5%–1.5%) to cover operational costs and currency risk. Always compare providers before sending.