Money & Exchange

1. قیمت چقدر است؟

   qeymat cheqadr ast?

   How much does it cost?

   Usage

   The most basic phrase for asking the price at bazaars or shops

   Grammar Note

   Iran's currency is the rial (ریال), but in conversation "toman" (تومان = 10 rials) is commonly used. Inflation means large numbers are normal in pricing

2. گران است، تخفیف می‌دهید؟

   gerān ast, takhfif midahid?

   It is expensive, can you give a discount?

   Usage

   Used when bargaining at bazaars or markets

   Grammar Note

   Bargaining (chane-zani) is culturally normal at Iranian bazaars. "Arzan-tar mishe?" (Can it be cheaper?) also works. Persistence is expected in negotiation

3. کارت بانکی قبول می‌کنید؟

   kārt-e bānki qabul mikonid?

   Do you accept bank cards?

   Usage

   Used to ask whether card payment is accepted at shops or restaurants

   Grammar Note

   Due to sanctions, foreign cards (Visa/Mastercard) don't work in Iran. Only local "Shetab" (شتاب) network cards are valid. Always carry cash (rials)

4. دلار یا یورو قبول می‌کنید؟

   dolār yā yoro qabul mikonid?

   Do you accept dollars or euros?

   Usage

   Used at hotels or exchange offices to ask if foreign currency is accepted

   Grammar Note

   In Iran, foreign currency (USD/EUR) can be exchanged at "sarrafi" (exchange offices) in major cities. Rates fluctuate daily. Some tourist venues accept USD/EUR cash

5. پول خرد دارید؟

   pul-e khord dārid?

   Do you have change / small bills?

   Usage

   Used when paying with a large bill to ask if the seller has change

   Grammar Note

   "Pul" (money) + "khord" (small/fine) = "small change." The register (sanduq) often needs change. "Khord nadāram" (خرد ندارم, I don't have change) is a common response

6. رسید می‌خواهم

   rasid mikhāham

   I would like a receipt

   Usage

   Used to request a receipt after making a purchase

   Grammar Note

   "Rasid" derives from "rasidan" (to arrive/reach), used as receipt. "Faktur" is another term for invoice. Keep receipts for expense reports or insurance claims

7. نرخ تبدیل ارز چقدر است؟

   nerkh-e tabdil-e arz cheqadr ast?

   What is the exchange rate?

   Usage

   Used at exchange offices (sarrafi) to ask the current exchange rate

   Grammar Note

   In Iran, the "nerkh-e azad" (free market rate) and "nerkh-e rasmi" (official rate) can differ significantly. Exchange offices typically use the free market rate

8. این هزینه را چطور پرداخت کنم؟

   in hazine rā chetor pardākht konam?

   How should I pay this fee?

   Usage

   Used when unsure of the payment method for a service or fee

   Grammar Note

   "Pardakht kardan" is a compound verb meaning "to pay." "Konam" is subjunctive. "Naqd" (cash) is common; some hotels accept "online" bank transfers

9. نزدیک‌ترین بانک کجاست؟

   nazdiktarin bānk kojāst?

   Where is the nearest bank?

   Usage

   Used to find the nearest bank for exchange or cash withdrawal

   Grammar Note

   "Bank" is a French loanword. "Khodpardaz" = ATM machine. Note: Iranian ATMs do not accept foreign cards due to sanctions

10. مجموع چقدر می‌شود؟

    majmu cheqadr mishavad?

    What is the total?

    Usage

    Used to confirm the total amount for multiple items

    Grammar Note

    "Majmu'" is Arabic-derived from "jama'" (to collect/sum). "Jam'-e kolli" also means "grand total." "Kol-e qeymat" (total price) is another common phrase

11. ودیعه

    Vadi'e

    Deposit

    Usage

    A refundable deposit paid when checking into a hotel or renting equipment.

12. بازگشت پول

    Bāzgasht-e pul

    Refund

    Usage

    Use when asking to get money back.

13. پیش‌پرداخت

    Pishpardākht

    Prepayment

    Usage

    Use when referring to payment made in advance.

14. هزینه اضافی

    Hazine-ye ezāfi

    Extra charge

    Usage

    Use when referring to an additional fee charged afterward.

15. کارمزد

    Kārmozd

    Service fee

    Usage

    Use when referring to a fee charged for a procedure or service.

16. نقدی

    Naqdi

    In cash

    Usage

    Says you will pay cash — foreign cards do not work in Iran, so cash is the traveller's default

17. دونگی

    Dongi

    Split the bill

    Usage

    Proposes splitting the bill evenly; dongi hesāb konim = "let's go halves"

18. یکجا حساب کنید

    Yekjā hesāb konid

    Put it all on one bill

    Usage

    Show this to staff when you are paying for everyone at once

19. بقیه پول

    Baqiye-ye pul

    Change (money back)

    Usage

    The change owed back to you; pul-e khord means loose coins, while this literally is "the remaining money"

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