Friday 20/March/2026 – 09:01 AM
The Kuwaiti dinar prices witnessed remarkable stability against the Egyptian pound in banks operating in the local market today, Friday, March 20, 2026, coinciding with the holiday of banks operating in the banking sector on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr 2026.
The price of the Kuwaiti dinar against the pound today, Friday, in a number of banks
The Arab International Bank and HSBC topped the list of banks that provided the highest prices for buying and selling the Kuwaiti currency, as the dinar recorded at the Arab International Bank about 170.50 pounds for purchase and 170.82 pounds for sale, while the price at HSBC was close, recording 170.87 pounds for sale.
In the same context, prices in other banks stabilized above the 170-pound barrier for sale, as the Suez Canal Bank offered the dinar at 170.71 pounds, while Credit Agricole and the National Bank of Egypt recorded about 170.77 pounds. These price movements reflect the continued high demand for the Kuwaiti dinar as one of the strongest Arab currencies in light of the current economic changes.
Variation in exchange rates between investment and Islamic banks
Price lists showed a slight discrepancy between banks, as Kuwait Finance House Bank recorded the highest selling price to the consumer at 172.49 pounds, followed by the Arab African International Bank at 171.62 pounds for sale.
As for major government banks such as Banque Misr, the price stabilized at 168.62 pounds for purchase and 171.16 pounds for sale, giving customers various options based on the type of banking transaction.
On the other hand, some banks recorded relatively lower purchase prices, as the price in Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank reached about 166.22 pounds, and in the National Bank of Kuwait it was 166.12 pounds for purchase.
It is always advisable to review real-time updates of exchange rates before making large financial transfers, due to the fluctuations that may occur in the prices of Arab currencies against the pound during official business hours.
