On an exchange board you will usually see two prices for each currency: the buy rate and the sell rate.
Buy rate
The buy rate is the PKR amount the exchange company pays when it purchases foreign currency from you. If you are selling USD, you look at the buy column.
Sell rate
The sell rate is the PKR amount you pay when you purchase foreign currency from the exchange. If you need USD for travel, you look at the sell column.
Why there is a difference
The gap between buy and sell is the spread. It covers operating costs, inventory risk, and service across the branch network. Competitive open-market boards keep this spread transparent.
Check today’s board
View current figures on our live currency rates page, then confirm at the counter when you visit. Mid-market internet rates are a reference only — branch boards reflect the open market.