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Lebanon Lebanon Currency Guide

The currency of Lebanon and how to prepare for payments — all on one page.

Currency

Lebanese Pound

LBP

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Check with your bank app or card issuer before you go

The rate and fees you actually pay differ by bank and card issuer.

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.

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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.

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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.