USD to ETB Converter
Convert USD to Ethiopian Birr, ETB to USD, and 25+ currencies — live rates from all 24 Ethiopian banks.
How to Use
- 1 Enter an amount and pick the currency — USD, EUR, GBP, AED, SAR, and 20+ more supported.
- 2 Toggle the direction — selling foreign currency to get ETB, or spending ETB to buy foreign currency.
- 3 Compare the results — all 24 banks ranked by the best amount you receive. The top result is always the best deal.
Common Uses
Know exactly how many birr to expect from USD, GBP, AED, or SAR transfers before visiting a branch.
Calculate how much foreign currency your birr will buy at the current selling rate.
Convert foreign invoices to birr using the transaction rate — what banks apply to wire transfers and letters of credit.
See the real bank rate for USD or EUR earnings — not a platform's inflated mid-rate.
Buy vs Sell — What's the Spread?
Banks profit from the gap between the buying rate (what they pay you for foreign currency) and the selling rate (what you pay them). A wider spread = higher cost to you.
On a $1,000 exchange, a 0.50 ETB/dollar spread difference is 500 ETB. Compare banks on the dashboard to minimise this cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which bank rate does the converter use?
The most recently published rate from each bank. Results are ranked so the best deal appears first. Always confirm the rate at the branch before transacting.
Are the conversion results guaranteed?
No — this tool is informational. Intra-day revisions, fees, or branch policies may change the final amount. Confirm with the bank before completing any transaction.
How often are the rates updated?
Multiple times each business day. Rates are not updated on weekends or public holidays — Friday's rates remain until Monday morning.
Why does 1 USD convert differently at each bank?
The NBE sets a daily reference rate; each bank quotes within a permitted band. Competition and each bank's foreign currency position influence where they land.
What currencies can I convert?
25+ currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, AED, SAR, CNY, JPY, CAD, CHF, INR, QAR, KWD, KES, ZAR, AUD, and more — all converted to/from Ethiopian Birr (ETB).
Cash rate vs transaction rate — which should I use?
Cash rates apply when physically exchanging banknotes. Transaction rates apply to wire transfers and remittances — they're usually slightly better for incoming transfers.