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News - Financial

CBE has increased its official dollar buying rate by 7 birr—from 124.0086 to 131 birr—in under a week.

May 28, 2025

CBE is now offering an additional 10 birr bonus per dollar on all remittance earnings
This effectively brings the total payout to 141 birr per dollar, making CBE the most competitive official option in today’s forex market.
Private exchange shops like Ethiopia Forex are offering up to 149 birr, while the black market rate has surged to around 157 birr