How to order Kuwaiti Dinars
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Order your Kuwaiti Dinars online with our currency click & collect service. Choose your collection date and pick up from your selected M&S store’s bureau de change.
Click & collect KWD in as little as 60 seconds*.
*Subject to availability
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Or visit a participating M&S store to buy Kuwaiti Dinars. With stores nationwide - many open seven days a week and late into the evening - you can buy your Travel Money at a time that suits you.
Why buy Kuwaiti Dinars from M&S Travel Money?
Get your Kuwait trip off to a great start with quick and easy currency exchanges. With M&S Travel Money, you can expect:
- Stores open 7 days a week.**
- A choice of collection options.
- Over 50 currencies avaliable in selected stores
**Store opening hours vary.
What you need to know about the Kuwaiti Dinar currency
The Kuwaiti Dinar is Kuwait’s official currency. Its currency code is KWD and its symbol is KD. The Dinar is divided into 1,000 Fils and it comes in both coins and notes.
Coins include:
5 fils, 10 fils, 20 fils, 50 fils, 100 fils
Banknotes include:
KWD0.25, KWD0.50, KWD1, KWD5, KWD10, KWD20
You can buy Kuwaiti Dinars in a participating M&S Travel Money location, or online using our click & collect service.
Guide to Kuwait
Kuwait is renowned for its bustling bazaars, which offer an array of traditional crafts, aromatic spices, and exquisite jewellery. If you’re a thrill-seeker, you can explore the Arabian desert or spend the day quad biking through the dunes. No matter what you’re looking for, there are plenty of things to do in Kuwait.
Whatever you plan on doing, bring enough Kuwaiti Dinars with you. Kuwait is one of the most expensive countries in the Gulf region, and everyday expenses can quickly add up.
Frequently asked questions
You’ll be able to make card payments in some areas of Kuwait, but not all. Be sure to travel with cash currency, especially when shopping in bazaars or in independent outlets. Remember, unfavourable rates, charges and fees are often incurred by overseas card payments.
Kuwait is one of the more expensive destinations in the Middle East, and you can typically expect to spend more on accommodation, food and entertainment than in many other destinations. Be sure to bring enough Travel Money and budget your expenses carefully, for example by using local transport, staying in guest houses and shopping in local bazaars to help manage your holiday costs.
The Kuwaiti Dinar is the only currency you’ll be able to use in Kuwait.
You won’t typically be expected to tip in Kuwait, though it’s a kind gesture. Some restaurants may add a 10% - 20% service charge.
Arabic is the official language of Kuwait, but English is widely spoken and understood, especially tourist areas.
Besides Arabic and English, you may also hear:
- Hindi
- Urdu
- Bengali
- Tagalog
Kuwait is a small nation and has fewer British tourists than some other Middle Eastern countries, so it’s a good idea to know any entry requirements or local laws before heading off.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) may from time to time issue government travel advise against visiting certain areas of Kuwait, so be sure to check ahead of departure.
For most tourists, the best time to visit Kuwait is during the cooler months from November to March, when temperatures are pleasant for outdoor activities like dune bashing.
Kuwaiti summers are extremely hot, and temperatures can reach up to 50C. This intense heat and humidity can make travel and outdoor activities very challenging, so if you plan to explore Kuwait during summer, be prepared for the heat.
Other popular currencies
If you are planning a future holiday or a trip that takes in multiple destinations, these other currencies may be useful: