As Eidul Fitr 2026 approaches, Pakistanis are eager to collect fresh currency notes for the tradition of distributing Eidi – a Muslim tradition of gifting cash to children and family members by older relatives or family friends.
However, securing new notes has often been a challenge for citizens.
To facilitate the general public, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to distribute fresh banknotes across 17,000 commercial bank branches nationwide in coming days.
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Till now, no special system has been introduced for note distribution by the central bank, however, the citizens can visit their respective banks with their CNIC and obtain fresh currency on a first-come, first-served basis.
The SBP has deployed cash monitoring teams to ensure smooth distribution, while ATMs will provide clean and quality notes throughout the festive period.
Will State Bank release newly designed currency notes this Eid-ul-Fitr 2026?
According to bank officials, now there is no clear procedure for obtaining the new notes, but customers with a good relationship with their branch manager may have a better chance of getting them.
It is advised that customers visit their bank branch and inform the branch manager of their fresh currency note requirements.
Customers can also exchange their existing cash for new notes, with the bank offering a one-to-one exchange rate.
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This means that customers will receive the same amount of new notes as the amount of cash they exchange. Customers are advised to contact their bank branch for more information on obtaining the new currency notes.
With the new notes available soon, customers can expect a smoother and more secure transaction experience.
