Lebanon Currency Guide
The currency of Lebanon and how to prepare for payments — all on one page. The currency used in Lebanon is the Lebanese Pound (LBP).
Currency
Lebanese Pound
LBP
Reference rate · October 31, 2026
1 USD ≈ 90,710 LBP
1 EUR ≈ 101,251 LBP
1 GBP ≈ 121,449 LBP
Lebanese Pound conversion table
Reference values calculated at the mid-market rate as of October 31, 2026. Banks and card issuers add their own fees to actual exchanges and card payments.
| USD | LBP |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 90,710 LBP |
| 5 USD | 453,550 LBP |
| 10 USD | 907,101 LBP |
| 50 USD | 4,535,504 LBP |
| 100 USD | 9,071,008 LBP |
| 500 USD | 45,355,038 LBP |
| LBP | USD |
|---|---|
| 100,000 LBP | 1.10 USD |
| 500,000 LBP | 5.51 USD |
| 1,000,000 LBP | 11.0 USD |
| 5,000,000 LBP | 55.1 USD |
Payment Tips to Remember
Always pay in the local currency
If a terminal asks whether to charge in your home currency, always choose the local currency. Choosing your home currency triggers DCC (dynamic currency conversion), which adds a hidden markup.
Set up a travel card before you fly
Prepaid multi-currency travel cards let you convert money in the app beforehand and pay like a debit card locally. Fees are usually lower than cash exchange counters, and you can freeze the card instantly from the app if lost.
Airport exchange counters: last resort
Airport counters are convenient but tend to offer some of the worst rates. If you need cash, exchange via your bank's app before departure or consider withdrawing from a local ATM.
Check ATM fees on screen
Local ATMs may add their own operator fee. Check the fee shown on the confirmation screen before proceeding. If the ATM offers conversion to your home currency (DCC), choosing the local currency is usually better.
Keep some small cash
Every country has places that don't take cards — markets, tips, small transport. Carrying a small amount of cash in separate places keeps you covered.
Cards for Abroad
Explore the Wise multi-currency card
One account holding 40+ currencies, converting and paying at mid-market based rates. Handy for multi-country trips — no need to exchange for each currency separately.
Learn more
Local data
Get an eSIM for Lebanon before you go
Activate mobile data with a QR code instead of swapping SIM cards. Buy it before departure and switch it on the moment you land.
Airalo
Yesim
Saily
Drimsim
Check prices and availability on the booking sites.
City Guides in Lebanon
Beirut
The capital and largest city of Lebanon, a leading port city on the Mediterranean. Home to about 1.8 million people, its lively energy can be felt throughout.
Tyre
One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities and a major city of ancient Phoenicia. Filled with ancient ruins including a hippodrome, the entire city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tripoli
A port city on the Mediterranean coast of northern Lebanon and the country's second-largest city. It's a good place to explore historic architecture such as its citadel and the Great Mansouri Mosque.
Sidon
A port city on the Mediterranean coast of southern Lebanon. It's a good place to explore ancient sites such as the Temple of Eshmun and the Sea Castle.
Baalbek
A city in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, at an elevation of 1,170 meters, famous for its temple ruins built during the Roman era. Once one of the largest religious sites in the Roman Empire, it hosts the Baalbeck International Festival every year.