What are "Bank's Buy Rate" and "Bank's Sell Rate"?

The "Bank's Buy Rate" is the rate at which the bank will buy US Dollars (USD) from you in exchange for Ethiopian Birr (ETB). The "Bank's Sell Rate" is the rate at which the bank will sell USD to you. Typically, the buy rate is lower than the sell rate.

What do "Best Buy", "Best Sell", and "Lowest Spread" mean?

Best Buy Rate: This is the highest rate at which a bank will buy a foreign currency from you (e.g., USD for ETB). If you're selling foreign currency, a higher buy rate is better. Best Sell Rate: This is the lowest rate at which a bank will sell a foreign currency to you. If you're buying foreign currency, a lower sell rate is better. Lowest Spread: The "spread" is the difference between the buy and sell rates. A smaller spread is generally more favorable for the customer as it indicates a more competitive exchange rate.

How often are these rates updated?

Rates are fetched in real-time. Note: many banks publish FX rates once per day, but we refresh frequently so you always see the latest available.

Why are some rates missing on weekends and holidays?

Ethiopian banks, including the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), do not publish new foreign exchange rates on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) or Ethiopian public holidays. When rates are not available for a specific date, the frontend displays the most recent available rate from the previous business day. This is standard practice across Ethiopian financial institutions.

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Bank	Buy	Sell
Abay Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	161.4621	164.6913
Bank of Abyssinia Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	160.6442	163.8571
Addis International Bank No newer rate yet Rate day (effective date): Sep 9, 2026	161.4120	164.6402
Ahadu Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 11, 2026	161.0799	164.3015
Amhara Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	161.1999	164.4239
Anbesa Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 11, 2026	163.0586	166.3198
Awash Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 11, 2026	160.5870	163.7987
Berhan Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	161.7225	164.9570
Bunna Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 11, 2026	161.4872	164.7169
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	160.2319	163.4365
Cooperative Bank of Oromia No newer rate yet Rate day (effective date): Sep 9, 2026	160.6293	163.8419
Dashen Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	160.5847	163.7964
Development Bank of Ethiopia Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	160.6349	163.8476
Enat Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	160.9540	164.1731
Gadaa Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 11, 2026	161.7226	164.9571
Global Bank Ethiopia Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 11, 2026	159.6209	162.8133
Goh Betoch Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	161.7128	164.9471
Hibret Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	161.6526	164.8857
Hijra Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 3, 2026	161.6620	164.8952
National Bank of Ethiopia Reference Rate day (effective date): Aug 28, 2026	160.2081	160.2081
Nib International Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 11, 2026	160.7036	163.9176
Omo Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	159.7662	162.9455
Oromia Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 7, 2026	161.7227	164.9572
Rammis Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	160.2142	163.4185
Shabelle Bank No newer rate yet Rate day (effective date): Sep 9, 2026	160.6303	163.8429
Sidama Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	161.4716	164.7010
Siinqee Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 11, 2026	160.6958	163.9097
Siket Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 11, 2026	161.5350	164.7657
Tsedey Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	161.3985	164.6265
Tsehay Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 11, 2026	160.8012	164.0000
Wegagen Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	161.7253	164.9598
ZamZam Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 10, 2026	161.7193	164.9537
Zemen Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 11, 2026	160.5852	163.7969

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What are "Bank's Buy Rate" and "Bank's Sell Rate"?

What do "Best Buy", "Best Sell", and "Lowest Spread" mean?

How often are these rates updated?

Why are some rates missing on weekends and holidays?

Do the rates include bank service fees, like the NBE service fee?

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What are "Bank's Buy Rate" and "Bank's Sell Rate"?

What do "Best Buy", "Best Sell", and "Lowest Spread" mean?

How often are these rates updated?

Why are some rates missing on weekends and holidays?

Do the rates include bank service fees, like the NBE service fee?

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