Cash usage
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.
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Ethiopia Currency Guide
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Currency overview
Ethiopian Birr in Ethiopia
CurrencyEthiopian Birr
ISO codeETB
Central bankNational Bank of Ethiopia
Currency profileView ETB factsMonetary framework
Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian birr as its official currency.
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ETB0.006201 USD1 ETB = 0.0062007813 USD
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ETB at a glance
CurrencyEthiopian Birr
ISO codeETB
SymbolBr
Minor unitSantim
Decimal places2
Central bankNational Bank of Ethiopia
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Ethiopia
Official use
Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian birr as its official currency.
Payment environment
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.
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FAQ
Ethiopia currency questions
Which currency is used in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian birr as its official currency.
Does Ethiopia have multiple official currencies?
Ethiopia has one official currency: the Ethiopian birr (ETB).
How can I compare the Ethiopian birr?
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