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Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Qatar.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in Qatar.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Qatar? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Qatar, with a population of around 3.11 million people, has a GDP of approximately 222.78 billion making it the 55th largest economy in the world. The official currency of Qatar is the Qatari Riyal (QAR)
The economy is dominated by the production and export of liquefied natural gas (LNG), making it one of the world's richest countries per capita. It is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and its main export markets are in Asia, including Japan and South Korea.
In Qatar's wealthy and modern economy, the primary payment method is the credit or debit card, supported by near-universal banking penetration. Digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay are widely adopted and accepted, thanks to high smartphone penetration and modern POS infrastructure. Physical cash in the form of the Qatari Riyal is still used, but typically for smaller transactions and in traditional markets (souqs).
Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.
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