USD to ETB: US dollar to Ethiopian birr.
Published bank rates. A clearer decision.
Bank comparison
Cash quotes for 1 USD. Fees excluded.
| Bank | Bank buy · ETB | Bank sell · ETB | Sell minus buy | Quote datesEthiopia time · EAT | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Zemen Bank rates | 162.6100 | 165.8622 | 3.2522 | Checked Published | |
| All Global Bank Ethiopia rates | 161.5581 | 164.7893 | 3.2312 | Checked Published | |
| All Bank of Abyssinia rates | 161.3079 | 164.5341 | 3.2262 | Checked Published | |
| All Siinqee Bank rates | 160.8990 | 164.1170 | 3.2180 | Checked Published | |
| All Cooperative Bank of Oromia rates | 160.8803 | 164.0979 | 3.2176 | Checked Published | |
| All Awash Bank rates | 160.8684 | 164.0858 | 3.2174 | Checked Published | |
| All Dashen Bank rates | 160.8657 | 164.0830 | 3.2173 | Checked Published |
4 archived quotesExcluded from rankings and conversions
These are reference records, not usable offers. Review the publication date and source status before drawing any conclusion.
| Bank | Bank buy · ETB | Bank sell · ETB | Sell minus buy | Quote datesEthiopia time · EAT | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hijra Bank rates | 161.6620 | 164.8952 | 3.2332 | Checked Published Publication is older than 72 hours | |
| All Nib International Bank rates | 160.9077 | 164.1259 | 3.2182 | Checked Published Publication date not stated | |
| All Commercial Bank of Ethiopia rates | 160.2319 | 163.4365 | 3.2046 | Checked Published Latest source check failed | |
| All Oromia Bank rates | 156.8791 | 157.0792 | 0.2001 | Checked Published Latest source check failed |
Publication history
New publication dates, not repeated checks.
A trend requires at least two dated publications from the same banks. Archived quotes are excluded.
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How to convert USD to Ethiopian birr
If you hold US dollars and want Ethiopian birr, compare the bank buying rates. If you need dollars for a payment, compare the bank selling rates and confirm that foreign currency is available. A cash exchange quote may differ from a transfer provider’s remittance rate.
To convert USD to ETB, multiply the foreign currency amount by the bank buying rate. To buy USD with ETB, divide your birr budget by the bank selling rate. The converter above uses eligible bank quotes and shows estimates before fees.
Exchange rate questions
Why do Ethiopian banks show different exchange rates?
Each bank publishes its own buying and selling quotes. The highest eligible buying rate gives more birr for the same foreign currency before fees; the lowest eligible selling rate costs fewer birr per unit of foreign currency. Confirm the actual quote with the bank.
Are these today’s exchange rates?
Every quote carries the bank’s publication date and BirrNow’s check time. A quote is eligible only when checked within 48 hours, published within 72 hours, and its latest source check has not failed. Older or undated quotes appear as historical references. A recent check does not make an old publication today’s rate.
Does a bank rate include remittance fees?
No. For a money transfer, compare the total amount debited, the provider’s exchange rate, transfer charges and the final birr received. Read our guide to remittance exchange rates and fees.
Where do the rates come from?
BirrNow reads published bank sources and links to the original quote. The sources and methodology page explains publication dates, eligibility and source status. Figures are references; the bank confirms the executable rate.