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161.8017

Siinqee Bank

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Sep 18, 2026

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162.8133

Global Bank Ethiopia

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Sep 18, 2026

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NBE reference rate160.8780USD/ETBNational Bank of Ethiopia · Sep 18, 2026

Captured: Sep 18, 2026, 09:00 EAT

Parallel market190.7000USDT/ETB

EBR Exchange · Sep 18, 2026

Captured: Sep 18, 2026, 10:19 EAT

Parallel market is unregulated

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NBE Indicative Rate: weighted average from previous day's banks FX transactions (reference only, not mandatory)

Parallel-market quotes are not official bank or NBE rates, are not financial advice, and carry legal and counterparty risk.

Siinqee Bank · USD/ETB · Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026 · Sep 18, 2026, 10:02 EAT

Global Bank Ethiopia · USD/ETB · Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026 · Sep 18, 2026, 10:02 EAT

National Bank of Ethiopia · USD/ETB · Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026 · Sep 18, 2026, 09:00 EAT

EBR Exchange · USDT/ETB · Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026 · Sep 18, 2026, 10:19 EAT

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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

The rates shown are the banks’ published foreign-exchange rates. Ethiopian banks may charge a service fee of up to 4% when you buy foreign currency (an NBE-regulated ceiling, not a fixed charge). This fee is separate from the published rate and varies by bank; check with your bank for the exact amount.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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Latest Bank Exchange Rates

Bank transfer & wire rates from commercial banks. Latest capture: Sep 18, 2026, 10:02 EAT.

Latest Bank Exchange Rates
Bank	Buy	Sell
Abay Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	161.4921	164.7219
Bank of Abyssinia Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	160.6851	163.8988
Addis International Bank No newer rate yet Rate day (effective date): Sep 16, 2026	161.4120	164.6402
Ahadu Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	161.0849	164.3006
Amhara Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 17, 2026	161.4999	164.7299
Anbesa Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 17, 2026	161.4568	164.6859
Awash Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	160.6435	163.8564
Berhan Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	161.7225	164.9570
Bunna Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	161.5665	164.7978
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	160.2319	163.4365
Cooperative Bank of Oromia Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	160.6943	163.9082
Dashen Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	160.6407	163.8535
Development Bank of Ethiopia Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	161.6278	164.8604
Enat Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	161.3325	164.5592
Gadaa Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	161.7226	164.9571
Global Bank Ethiopia Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	159.6209	162.8133
Goh Betoch Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	161.7128	164.9471
Hibret Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	161.6826	164.9163
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 18, 2026	160.7036	163.9176
Omo Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	159.7662	162.9455
Oromia Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 17, 2026	161.7227	164.9572
Rammis Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	161.2434	164.4682
Shabelle Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 17, 2026	160.6452	163.8581
Sidama Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	161.6220	164.8544
Siinqee Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	161.8017	165.0377
Siket Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	161.5500	164.7810
Tsedey Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	161.4726	164.7021
Tsehay Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	160.8012	164.0000
Wegagen Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 17, 2026	161.7253	164.9598
ZamZam Bank Stale Rate day (effective date): Sep 17, 2026	161.7198	164.9542
Zemen Bank Current Rate day (effective date): Sep 18, 2026	160.6400	163.8528

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Rates include source provenance and capture times. Latest capture: Sep 18, 2026, 10:02 EAT.

Banks tracked: 32
Currency Pairs: 19
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32 banks tracked + 5 reference sources · 19 Currency Pairs

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NBE Reference Rates

USD/ETB 160.88EUR/ETB 184.77GBP/ETB 215.27

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Indicative rates from National Bank of Ethiopia · Sep 18, 2026