Saudi riyal (SAR) · updated 3:57 PM IST, 12 Oct 2026
Riyal rate today
Today's riyal rate in India, live from the Matrix Forex desk: the price for notes, on a forex card, and what we pay when you sell riyals back.
How the riyal moved
The riyal against the rupee, day by day: the market's daily reference (European Central Bank), as a change in per cent. Our rates follow the market through the day.
- Mon5 Oct▼-0.02%
- Tue6 Oct▲+0.12%
- Wed7 Oct▲+0.32%
- Thu8 Oct▲+0.05%
- Fri9 Oct▼-0.05%
Ten years of history and the outlook are on the SAR to INR converter.
One riyal, three prices
How you take a riyal decides what it costs. Each pillar stands as tall as its price on the same rupee scale.
Notes we buy are checked, stored and shipped back.
Loaded electronically, reloadable from abroad.
Notes are imported, insured, stored and delivered.
less per riyal with a forex card than in cash today. On 7,500 SR that is ₹5,400.
Get a forex cardRiyal price today: what your riyals cost
The same amount, two ways. Cash stops at the per-trip limit; a card covers the rest.
Cash limit. Up to the USD 3,000 equivalent as currency notes per trip; the rest goes on a forex card, within the USD 250,000 annual LRS limit.
TCS. Tax collected at source applies once your foreign-exchange purchases in a financial year cross ₹10 lakh: nil when an education loan pays, 2% for self-funded education and medical treatment, and 20% for travel and everything else. It is credited against your income tax when you file.
Matrix ForexRupees, rounded · 3:57 PM IST, 12 Oct 2026
| You need | Cash | Forex card | Card saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 SR | ₹10,561 | ₹10,273 | ₹288 |
| 2,000 SR | ₹52,804 | ₹51,364 | ₹1,440 |
| 4,000 SR | ₹1,05,608 | ₹1,02,728 | ₹2,880 |
| 7,500 SR | ₹1,98,014 | ₹1,92,614 | ₹5,400 |
| 10,000 SR | ₹2,64,019 | ₹2,56,819 | ₹7,200 |
| 20,000 SR | Above the cash limit | ₹5,13,638 | · |
| 40,000 SR | Above the cash limit | ₹10,27,276 | · |
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Saudi exchange rate questions
The rate questions people search for, answered with today's numbers.
Still deciding? Ask the deskA person replies on WhatsApp01Today's rate
What is the riyal rate today?
At 3:57 PM IST on 12 Oct 2026, Matrix Forex sells Saudi riyal notes at ₹26.40 and buys them back at ₹24.90. On a forex card it is ₹25.68. Rates move with the market through the day.
What is today's riyal buying and selling rate?
You buy riyals at ₹26.40 and sell them back at ₹24.90. The gap pays for handling real notes both ways: importing, insuring, storing and delivering them, then checking and shipping them back.
Does the riyal rate change during the day?
Yes. Our rates follow the market through the trading day. The rate on your quote is the one the desk gives you on the callback.
How much did the riyal move this week?
Up 0.43% between 2 Oct and 9 Oct on the European Central Bank's daily reference rate. The chart above shows the trend.
02Quick answers
What is the Saudi riyal rate today?
The Saudi riyal rate today is ₹26.40 for cash at Matrix Forex. On a forex card it is ₹25.68. We buy riyals back at ₹24.90.
What is the riyal rate in India today?
The riyal rate today in India is ₹26.40 for cash, delivered to your door in our cities or collected at a branch. On a forex card it is ₹25.68. The rate is the same across India; only delivery times differ.
What is the Saudi Arabia currency rate today?
The Saudi Arabia currency rate today is ₹26.40 at Matrix Forex: Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR), and that is our price for its notes. On a forex card it is ₹25.68. The rate moves with the market through the day. The Saudi currency rate is the same.
What is the Saudi exchange rate today?
The Saudi exchange rate today is ₹26.40 for cash, our selling rate. When you sell riyals back, we pay ₹24.90; the gap between the two pays for importing, insuring and delivering real notes.
What is the riyal price today?
The riyal price today is ₹26.40 for notes, delivered or collected, with GST and any TCS shown as separate lines on your quote, never inside the rate. On a forex card it is ₹25.68.
03Cash, card or transfer
Is a forex card cheaper than cash?
Today, yes: ₹25.68 on a card against ₹26.40 in notes. On 7,500 SR that is ₹5,400 less. Most travellers take a little cash and load the rest on a card.
Can I sell my leftover riyals?
Yes. We buy Saudi riyal notes back at ₹24.90 today. Get a buy-back quote.
04Rules
What rules apply when I buy riyals?
Up to the USD 3,000 equivalent as currency notes per trip; the rest goes on a forex card, within the USD 250,000 annual LRS limit. That is about 11,000 SR in notes. You need your passport, ticket, visa where required, and PAN: see the document checklist.
Is tax charged when I buy riyals?
Tax collected at source applies once your foreign-exchange purchases in a financial year cross ₹10 lakh: nil when an education loan pays, 2% for self-funded education and medical treatment, and 20% for travel and everything else. It is credited against your income tax when you file.