Qatari Riyal
QARPrimary country: Qatar
Symbol
QR
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
634
Formatting Example
QR1,234.56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'QAR'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "QR1,234.56"
// ISO 4217 code: QAR
// Numeric code: 634
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Qatari Riyal
The Qatari Riyal (QAR) is the official currency of Qatar, identified by the ISO 4217 code "QAR" and numeric code 634. Its symbol is QR, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., QR1,234.56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in QAR with locale-aware separators and symbols. Payment processors like Stripe and PayPal require ISO 4217 currency codes when processing transactions.
When building multi-currency applications, store amounts in the smallest unit (e.g., cents for QAR) to avoid floating-point precision errors. Use the decimal places value (2) to correctly convert between major and minor units. APIs like exchangeratesapi.io and Open Exchange Rates provide real-time conversion rates for QAR.