Everything about Iran's currency is the most important thing you need to know Before traveling to Iran.

 Iran currency

 The official currency of Iran is Rials which is shown as IRR.

 Rials or Toman?

When foreign tourists travel here to visit Iran, they will face 2 currencies in Iran, Rials, and Toman and this may confuse them.

When you go to restaurants, banks, exchange offices or even you want to buy Iranian souvenirs and handicrafts, the currency that you'll face in Rials, on Receipts and labels. But when we use toman? Toman is the common vocal currency between people.

Actually one toman = 10 Rials

But if you think this currency transaction confuses you, you can just put your finger on the last zero and convert Rial to Toman.

 International credit cards in Iran

when foreign tourists take the Iran tours, can't use their credit cards. Although they can transfer their money from their credit cards by PayPal to buy stuff or pay for a hotel and car rental in Iran.

As another travel guide, Also there are some debit cards for tourists like Mahcard or Dena tourist card that they register for it and use while they are in Iran. They can use ATMs to use these cards, pay their purchases through the reader, receive a second internet purchase. They can also get a Tourist card from Iran Melli bank by having your visa and passport.

 However, the Best option for tourists who travel to Iran is having enough cash and using them in Iran.

 Exchange money in Iran

After knowing everything about Iran's currency, one of the most important issues for tourists, is exchanging their money for Rials.

Here is the list of currencies you can bring with you and exchange easily. But it's better to bring with you USD or EUR to exchange.

 USD – US Dollar

 CAD – Canadian Dollar

 NZD – New Zealand Dollar

 AUD – Australian Dollar

 GBP – British Pound

 EUR – Euro

 CHF – Swiss Franc

 TRY – Turkish lira

Exchange rate in Iran

there are two different exchange rates in Iran, the government rate and the free market rate. Between these two, the government exchange rate is lower. So if you want to get more Rials, you should exchange money in free markets in Iran.

 Where to exchange your money?

 Airport exchange shops

BEST PLACE to exchange your money in airport exchange shops when you arrive in Iran. When you arrive Iran in at IKA Airport on the first floor you can see Iranian banks but for finding exchange shops you should go to the second floor in the departure line you will find these shops to exchange your money at the best rate.

 Exchange shops in Iran

Most exchange licensed exchange shops are located in Ferdowsi street and around Ferdowsi square and they work with free-market rates.

 Be careful NOT to exchange your money in the black market. When you want to know everything about Iran's currency, you'll hear this word. Black market means people in Ferdowsi square who stand in street and want to convince you to exchange your money at a great rate but Do not be deceived by them.

Banks

Banks are also a place to exchange money at a lower rate that you can find in the Central bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran for last rates.

 Hotels

90% of Iran hotels also exchange money but they may do it at different rates to get some profit for themselves, so we don't recommend this option for you.