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Ethiopia Currency

The Ethiopian birr is the official currency of Ethiopia.

Official currency
Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
RegionMiddle East & Africa
Central bankNational Bank of Ethiopia

Country money overview

Currency arrangements

Official currencyEthiopian Birr (ETB, Br)
Central bankNational Bank of Ethiopia
Currency arrangementEthiopia uses ETB as official currency.

Paying in Ethiopia

Cash, cards and local payments

Cash use

Card and cash acceptance varies across Ethiopia; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.

Travel money guidance

Planning a conversion

Before travel

Compare card, ATM and cash-exchange costs in ETB, including any disclosed spread, fixed fee and foreign-transaction charge.

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Related currencies

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Ethiopia currency questions

Which currency is used in Ethiopia?

The Ethiopian birr is the official currency of Ethiopia.

Does Ethiopia have multiple official currencies?

Ethiopia has one official currency: the Ethiopian birr (ETB).

How can I compare the Ethiopian birr?

Use the conversion links on this page to compare Ethiopia's official currency with other major currencies.