What is the currency of Jordan and its exchange rate?
Jordan's currency is the Jordanian dinar (JD), divided into 100 piastres. The approximate exchange rate is 1€ = 0.80 JD. Only local currency is accepted throughout Jordanian territory.
The Jordanian dinar, official currency
Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar (JD) as its national currency, divided into 100 piastres (called qirsh in Arabic). This currency is the only one accepted for transactions on Jordanian territory.
Exchange rate and payment methods
The approximate exchange rate is around 1€ = 0.80 JD. International bank cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted in major establishments: hotels, tourist restaurants, shopping centers.
- Euro exchange: all major Jordanian banks offer this service
- Withdrawals: prefer bank ATMs to obtain dinars
- Cash needed: for daily expenses, local markets, public transport
Practical advice
Plan to have sufficient cash in Jordanian dinars, especially for less developed tourist sites and purchases in traditional souks where cards are not accepted.