cbe

USD
124.0086
126.4888
,
GBP
152.3866
155.4343
,
EUR
128.3365
130.9032
,
CHF
134.1436
136.8265
,
SEK
11.0023
11.2223
,
NOK
10.7134
10.9276
,
DKK
16.8993
17.2373
,
DJF
,
JPY
0.7759
0.7914
,
CAD
84.628
86.3206
,
SAR
33.0073
33.6675
,
AED
33.7659
34.4412
,
INR
,
KES
,
AUD
75.3049
76.811
,
ZAR
,
CNY
16.6728
17.0063
,
KWD
394.889
402.7867

awash

abyssinia

USD
131.4713
134.1007
,
GBP
167.7564
171.1115
,
EUR
141.9513
144.7903
,
AED
35.4076
36.1158
,
CHF
156.9981
160.1381
,
SEK
13.3964
13.6643
,
NOK
12.5141
12.7644
,
CAD
94.083
95.9647
,
SAR
34.6777
35.3713
,
CNY
17.8859
18.2436

abay

USD
131.0083
133.6284
,
GBP
174
177.5788
,
EUR
148.4061
151.3743
,
AED
35.666
36.3793
,
ZAR
7.1128
7.2551
,
SAR
34.9327
35.6314
,
JPY
0.9054
0.9235
,
CHF
158.8556
162.0328
,
AUD
84.2645
85.9498
,
CNY
18.0152
18.3755

zemen

CAD
95.5708
97.4822
,
EUR
146.8004
149.7364
,
GBP
168.7161
172.0904
,
SEK
13.766
14.0413
,
USD
131.8582
134.4954

buna

USD
131.409
134.0372
,
EUR
146.6065
149.5386
,
GBP
164.1011
167.3831
,
AED
35.7075
36.4217
,
SAR
34.1012
34.7832
,
CAD
89.1012
90.8832
,
AUD
64.239
65.5238
,
JPY
0.8603
0.8775

nib

USD
129.9616
132.5608
,
GBP
173.3168
176.7831
,
EUR
148.553
151.5241
,
CHF
158.7317
161.9064
,
CAD
93.8792
95.7567
,
AED
35.383
36.0906
,
SAR
34.643
35.3359

berhan

USD
130.1156
132.7179
,
EUR
147.1371
150.0798
,
GBP
168.7231
172.0976
,
CAD
94.1366
96.0193
,
AED
35.423
36.1314
,
CNY
18.0265
18.3871

wegagen

USD
131.1157
133.7381
,
GBP
174.9215
178.4199
,
EUR
148.7508
151.7258
,
CHF
158.8073
161.9835
,
SEK
13.6623
13.9355
,
CNY
18.1464
18.5093
,
JPY
0.9178
0.9362

dgb

USD
128.1012
130.6632
,
EUR
137.0599
139.8011
,
GBP
157.4803
160.6299
,
CHF
130.8214
133.4378
,
SAR
29.9468
30.5457
,
AED
36.7329
37.4675
,
CAD
79.1617
80.7449

enat

USD
130.113
132.7153
,
EUR
146.0817
149.0033
,
GBP
169.8271
173.2236

ahadu

USD
131.0784
133.7
,
GBP
174.1091
177.5913
,
EUR
147.0413
149.9821
,
CAD
58.8603
61.8033
,
SAR
21.7111
22.7967
,
AED
22.1751
23.2839

addis

EUR
146.4079
149.3361
,
GBP
171.4862
174.9159
,
USD
129.981
132.5806
,
CHF
160.0751
163.2766
,
JPY
0.9263
0.9448

dashen

USD
131.6771
134.3106
,
EUR
146.1616
149.0848
,
GBP
169.5081
172.8983
,
CAD
86.1165
87.8388
,
AED
32.4434
33.0923
,
SAR
31.7645
32.3998
,
CNY
16.5064
16.8366

oromia

lion

USD
131.5121
134.1423
,
GBP
170.7722
174.1876
,
EUR
146.2176
149.142

developmentbank

USD
130.1388
132.7416
,
GBP
172.9415
176.4003
,
EUR
147.4212
150.3697
,
CHF
157.8014
160.9574
,
SEK
13.4669
13.7362
,
NOK
12.5396
12.7904
,
DKK
19.7551
20.1502
,
DJF
0.7289
0.7434
,
JPY
0.8994
0.9174
,
CAD
94.1398
96.0226
,
SAR
34.7009
35.3949
,
AED
35.4293
36.1379
,
INR
1.5411
1.5719
,
KES
1.003
1.0231
,
AUD
83.7053
85.3794
,
SDR
176.6114
180.1436
,
ZAR
7.0656
7.2069
,
CNY
17.8956
18.2535
,
KWD
424.2525
432.7375

coop

USD
129.7606
132.3558
,
GBP
168.331
171.6976
,
EUR
143.4649
146.3342
,
AED
32.994
33.6538
,
SAR
32.2674
32.9128

gadaa

USD
131.1154
133.7377
,
GBP
162.83
166.0866
,
EUR
149.8136
152.8099
,
AED
33.7659
34.4412
,
SAR
33.0073
33.6674
,
CHF
134.1436
136.8265

hijra

USD
131.4697
134.0991
,
EUR
143.2182
146.0825
,
GBP
167.2438
170.5887
,
SAR
35.0033
35.7034
,
AED
35.7465
36.4615

amhara

USD
131.98
134.6196
,
GBP
176.7344
180.2691
,
EUR
150.1668
153.1702
,
CAD
95.3268
97.2334
,
AED
35.9335
36.6521
,
SAR
35.1834
35.8871

tsehay

USD
131.5382
134.169
,
GBP
160.2439
163.4488
,
EUR
130.0158
132.6161
,
CAD
86.9537
88.6927
,
SAR
33.3311
33.9977
,
AED
34.0606
34.7419
,
AED

tsedey

USD
131.5016
134.1316
,
EUR
148.8072
151.7834
,
GBP
175.2653
178.7706
,
AED
35.8003
36.5163
,
CHF
159.2029
162.387
,
SEK
13.6226
13.895
,
NOK
12.6686
12.922
,
DKK
19.9411
20.3399
,
DJF
0.7365
0.7512
,
INR
1.5578
1.589
,
JPY
0.9184
0.9368
,
CAD
95.1393
97.0421
,
SAR
35.0577
35.7589
,
ZAR
7.1982
7.3421
,
CNY
18.2186
18.5829
,
KWD
428.7347
437.3094
,
KES
1.0135
1.0338

siinqee

USD
129.9897
132.5895
,
EUR
140.9693
143.7887
,
GBP
162.7073
165.9614
,
SAR
23.1262
23.5887
,
CHF
123.4786
125.9482
,
AED
32.7831
33.4388

hibret

USD
130.2
132.804
,
EUR
145.901
148.819
,
GBP
168.9219
172.3003
,
CHF
151.0203
154.0407

gohbetoch

USD
131.0805
133.7021
,
EUR
141.1293
143.9519
,
GBP
165.0379
168.3387
,
AED
34.3079
34.9941

nbe

JPY
0.9185
0.9277
,
KWD
427.064
431.3347
,
CNY
17.9273
18.1066
,
ZAR
6.9352
7.0045
,
XDR
167.9726
169.6523
,
EUR
148.7559
150.2434
,
AED
35.6609
36.0175
,
SAR
34.9082
35.2573
,
AUD
83.482
84.3168
,
CAD
94.0908
95.0317
,
USD
130.9932
131.3238
,
KES
1.0088
1.0391
,
INR
1.5287
1.544
,
DJF
0.7336
0.7557
,
DKK
19.9208
20.12
,
NOK
12.328
12.4512
,
SEK
13.3275
13.4608
,
CHF
160.5899
162.1958
,
GBP
173.7101
175.4472

binance

USDT
158.74
158.2

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USD

Bank Buying Selling Difference
131.97 134.61 ± 2.64
131.85 134.49 ± 2.64
131.67 134.31 ± 2.63
131.53 134.16 ± 2.63
131.51 134.14 ± 2.63
131.50 134.13 ± 2.63
131.47 134.10 ± 2.63
131.46 134.09 ± 2.63
131.40 134.03 ± 2.63
131.11 133.73 ± 2.62
131.11 133.73 ± 2.62
131.08 133.70 ± 2.62
131.07 133.69 ± 2.62
131.00 133.62 ± 2.62
130.99 131.32 ± 0.33
130.19 132.80 ± 2.6
130.13 132.74 ± 2.6
130.11 132.71 ± 2.6
130.11 132.71 ± 2.6
129.98 132.58 ± 2.6
129.98 132.58 ± 2.6
129.96 132.56 ± 2.6
129.76 132.35 ± 2.6
128.10 130.66 ± 2.56
124.00 126.48 ± 2.48


GBP

Bank Buying Selling Difference
176.73 180.26 ± 3.53
175.26 178.77 ± 3.51
174.92 178.41 ± 3.5
174.10 177.59 ± 3.48
174.00 177.57 ± 3.58
173.71 175.44 ± 1.74
173.31 176.78 ± 3.47
172.94 176.40 ± 3.46
171.48 174.91 ± 3.43
170.77 174.18 ± 3.42
169.82 173.22 ± 3.4
169.50 172.89 ± 3.39
168.92 172.30 ± 3.38
168.72 172.09 ± 3.37
168.71 172.09 ± 3.37
168.33 171.69 ± 3.37
167.75 171.11 ± 3.36
167.24 170.58 ± 3.34
165.03 168.33 ± 3.3
164.10 167.38 ± 3.28
162.83 166.08 ± 3.26
162.70 165.96 ± 3.25
160.24 163.44 ± 3.2
157.48 160.62 ± 3.15
152.38 155.43 ± 3.05


EUR

Bank Buying Selling Difference
150.16 153.17 ± 3
149.81 152.80 ± 3
148.80 151.78 ± 2.98
148.75 150.24 ± 1.49
148.75 151.72 ± 2.97
148.55 151.52 ± 2.97
148.40 151.37 ± 2.97
147.42 150.36 ± 2.95
147.13 150.07 ± 2.94
147.04 149.98 ± 2.94
146.80 149.73 ± 2.94
146.60 149.53 ± 2.93
146.40 149.33 ± 2.93
146.21 149.14 ± 2.92
146.16 149.08 ± 2.92
146.08 149.00 ± 2.92
145.90 148.81 ± 2.92
143.46 146.33 ± 2.87
143.21 146.08 ± 2.86
141.95 144.79 ± 2.84
141.12 143.95 ± 2.82
140.96 143.78 ± 2.82
137.05 139.80 ± 2.74
130.01 132.61 ± 2.6
128.33 130.90 ± 2.57

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Bank of Abyssinia

Bank of Abyssinia

9.2 Rating

16% Loan Interest

Ecommerce Payment Gateway

Virtual Banking

Customer Support

E-Commerce

Simplify Customer Experience

Awash Bank

Awash Bank

8.2 Rating

15% Loan Interest

Banking and Services for micro finance institutions

School Tution Fee Collection Services

Lucy Women's Saving

Business Banking

Plenty of business banking choices

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)

8.7 Rating

15.5% Loan Interest

Widely used Internet banking

Most bank with several branches and ATMs

Prize Linked Saving

CBE Birr CBE NOOR

For business

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Ethiopian Birr Exchange Rate

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USD

($)

131.97

134.61

European Union

EUR

(€)

150.16

153.17

GBP

(£)

176.73

180.26

USDT logo

USDT

158.74

158.2

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USD

($)

149.00

151.97

European Union

EUR

(€)

160.00

163.20

GBP

(£)

182.00

185.64

How Many Banks are There in Ethiopia?

The Ethiopian banking system consists of a state-owned development bank, a government-owned commercial bank, and 26 rank of private bank. These are the types of banks in Ethiopia.

Simply put, there are only two government banks in Ethiopia. On the other hand, when the question of how many private banks are there in Ethiopia comes up, the answer is right now, there are around 26 list of private banks in Ethiopia.

On average, private Ethiopian banks profit in Ethiopia has reached over a billion Birr gross profit. To mention, in the annual report for 2014 E.C, Awash bank made 7.45 billion, while Enat Bank’s was 377 million. For detailed information on the annual report for all Ethiopian banks’ profit for the budget year 2021/22, read this article.

According to www.privacyshield.gov Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) holds more than 60 percent of total bank deposits, bank loans, and foreign exchange. NBE controls the bank’s minimum deposit rate, which now stands at 7 percent, while bank loan interest rate in ethiopia are allowed to float.

There are many factors customers consider when deciding whether an Ethiopian banks interest rate is good or not, or other advantages. Our task is to help you to find the best bank in Ethiopia for your needs.

List of All and New Banks in Ethiopia

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Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)

8.7 Rating

15.5% Loan Interest

Widely used Internet banking

Most bank with several branches and ATMs

Prize Linked Saving

CBE Birr CBE NOOR

For business

Bank of Abyssinia

Bank of Abyssinia

9.2 Rating

16% Loan Interest

Ecommerce Payment Gateway

Virtual Banking

Customer Support

E-Commerce

Simplify Customer Experience

Awash Bank

Awash Bank

8.2 Rating

15% Loan Interest

Banking and Services for micro finance institutions

School Tution Fee Collection Services

Lucy Women's Saving

Business Banking

Plenty of business banking choices

Abay Bank

Abay Bank

7.8 Rating

15% Loan Interest

Zero Balance Accounts

Muday Services

Agent Banking

Abay Bedeje

A banking service closer to home

Addis International Bank

Addis International Bank

7.3 Rating

14% Loan Interest

NR & FCY Accounts

Consumer Goods Purchase Saving

Revolving Credit

Consumer Goods Purchase Saving

Accessible loans granted to purchase consumer goods

Amhara Bank

Amhara Bank

6.7 Rating

13% Loan Interest

Support innovation and entrepreneurship

Encourage investment

Serve as a trustee or as an agent

Berhan Bank

Berhan Bank

8.9 Rating

15.5% Loan Interest

Salary Fund Management

Premium Savings Accounts

Online School Pay

Berhan School Pay

Time saving payment method

Bunna Bank

Bunna Bank

7.2 Rating

14.5% Loan Interest

Bunna Minor's Trust Account

Bunna Student Fund Transfer Account

Bunna Salary Drawing Account

Bunna Gold Checking Account

Multi Service Interest Bearing Account

Cooperative Bank of Oromia

Cooperative Bank of Oromia

8.2 Rating

15% Loan Interest

Diaspora Banking

Loans and Advances

Interest-Free Banking

Cooperatives Financing

Financing agricultural products

Dashen Bank

Dashen Bank

8.5 Rating

13.7% Loan Interest

Amole Wallet

Gold debit card

Green card

Dube Ale , Amole Digital Banking

Pay from your mobile

Global Bank Ethiopia

Global Bank Ethiopia

7.7 Rating

14.2% Loan Interest

Target Saving Deposit

Diaspora & Mortgage Mortgage Loan

Online Services

Financial Advisory

Free Advisory Service

Enat Bank

Enat Bank

7.5 Rating

14% Loan Interest

Women Banking

SME Banking

Enat Bilhat

Women Financing

Special Financing for Women

Hibret Bank

Hibret Bank

8.2 Rating

14% Loan Interest

Hiber-ET

Hiber Shebamile Card

Hiber Agent Banking

Diaspora Banking

Convenient Banking

Lion Bank

Lion Bank

8 Rating

14.5% Loan Interest

Partial Financing

Anbesa Platinum Saving Account

Consignment Payment

Anbesa HelloCash

Mobile Money Platform

Nib Bank

Nib Bank

8.2 Rating

13.5% Loan Interest

Domestic Banking

Credit Products

Trade services within the International Banking

Guzo Gojo Saving

Receive and Save

Oromia Bank

Oromia Bank

7.6 Rating

14% Loan Interest

Current Account Protection

Diaspora Focused Financing

Bank Guarantee Service

Interest Free Banking

Multi Service IFB

Wegagen Bank

Wegagen Bank

7.7 Rating

16% Loan Interest

Nigat Saving

Diaspora Mortgage Loan

Trade Services

Agar Saving

Deposit that enables customers to save money to meet future needs.

ZamZam Bank

ZamZam Bank

5.4 Rating

0% Loan Interest

Interest Free Banking

Islamic Bank

First full pledged Islamic bank

Zemen Bank

Zemen Bank

7.7 Rating

16% Loan Interest

Customer Focused

Professional

Daily Interest Rate

Pre Paid Cards

Debit card linked with Zemen Account

Shabelle Bank

Shabelle Bank

7.3 Rating

0% Loan Interest

Interest free banking

Islamic Bank

first Somali-owned bank in Ethiopia

The first Somali-owned Bank

Ahadu Bank

Ahadu Bank

6.7 Rating

16% Loan Interest

Agent Banking Services

Card & Branch Banking

Maiden Financial Entry

Siinqee Bank

Siinqee Bank

4.9 Rating

14% Loan Interest

Deiaspor Banking and loan

MFI loan

Agrecultural loan

Interest free Banking

Micro-Finanace institution's loan

Tsehay Bank

Tsehay Bank

5.8 Rating

15% Loan Interest

IFB

Eldery saving account

International Banking

Fajr (Interest free banking )

How to Choose the Best Banks in Ethiopia

How to Choose the Best Bank in Ethiopia

Since Ethiopia has one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, various classification of banks in Ethiopia (Ethiopian Bank) offer multiple banking services and benefits to millions of Ethiopian Citizens, both locally and internationally.

We are a dedicated website where you can find easier access to information on different financial institutions in Ethiopia, helping you find the right bank for your desired and targeted purpose.

Total number of banks in Ethiopia

  • 1 Central bank
  • 1 Government Commercial bank
  • 28 Private banks
  • 3  Interest free banks

More on How Many Banks are Available in Ethiopia

With around 100,000 shareholders, there are 28 banks operating in Ethiopia up to date. This makes the country an interactive, captivating space for foreign investment as there are a wide options to choose from.

Surprisingly, Ethiopia’s economy is seeing an unprecedented surge, as World Bank reported that the growth averaging 9.8% a year from 2008/09 to 2018/19.

And in this comprehensive guide, we have reviewed Ethiopian banks ranking (Ethiopian Banks List) and Ethiopian private banks profit. We’ve also added a sorting option in order to help you find the best services and best banks in Ethiopia based on your preference needs.

To start with, see the list, compare and read about the various services and click on read review for more details. When you find something you like, simply find the contact information on the review detail page and make a call.

Additionally, we have a separate pages for diaspora mortgage loan in ethiopia, diaspora vehicle loan in ethiopia and diaspora accounts in Ethiopia. So if you are a Ethiopian who lives abroad, these might be the sections just for you.

How We Rate the Best Banks in Ethiopia

Based on the features below, we were able to create a score between 1-10, where 1 is a low score and 10 being the best possible score:

  • Good customer service.
  • Easily accessible information.
  • Smooth online banking.
  • Easy to use mobile banking services.
  • Availability of credit and loans.
  • Low loan interest rate.
  • High saving interest rate.
  • Great diaspora benefits.

Why Change Your Current Bank?

There are several reasons why you want to change your current bank depending on your financial circumstances.

Changing a bank may allow you to take advantage of higher saving interest rates, lower loan interest rates, and other benefit packages including credit and loan availability.

Among the several banks out there in Ethiopia, changing your current bank may not be an easy decision to make.

Banks Ethiopia has some suggestions you need to consider before changing your bank. Here are some of the key reasons why Ethiopians are considering changing a bank.

Things to Consider Before Changing Your Bank in Ethiopia

Before changing your current Bank, consider the following things:

Is Your Bank Using Modern Banking Systems (e-Banking)?

Technology has made banking much faster for both customers and banks. Some banks are not growing as the technology era grows fast. Some e-Banking features you might need are:

  • Internet Banking.

Internet Banking is also known as Online Banking. It is a banking service that allows you to access all banking services from a computer or a phone with internet access 24/7. Services of Internet Banking include download and print bank statements, fund transfers, online bill payments, and controlling loan progress.

Some Banks do not have these features. If you are the type of person who wants information about your finances from wherever you are it may be a factor to consider changing your bank.

  • Mobile Banking.

Some features of mobile banking include obtaining account balances and lists of latest transactions, electronic bill payments, remote check deposits, and funds transfers between customers or another’s accounts.

Is Your Bank’s Customer Service Poor?

If your bank had great customer service at the time you opened your account but dropped over the years. Or if you don’t like the branch atmosphere you may consider checking out other banks in Ethiopia with great customer experience.

Great customer service includes services such as

  • Long customer service open hours.
  • Abundance of ATMs and Branches.
  • Great in-person interaction with bank staff.
  • Instantaneous resolution of issues such as (canceling your card when you lose it).

Do you want Higher Saving Ethiopian Bank Interest Rate?

On the off chance that you’re getting near-zero rates in your investment funds account, it’s worth assessing options. But high-interest rates alone might not be cause for changing a bank.

Changing your account will make sense if you will essentially gain more somewhere else, so run a few numbers and decide on the off chance that it makes sense to require action.

Do you want Loans without Collateral?

Most Banks in Ethiopia as a rule require a few kinds of ensuring mechanisms in case you can’t pay back your credit. This by and large comes within the shape of collateral—tangible or intangible resources that the bank can offer to induce its cash back on the off chance that you halt paying the credit.

Collateral can be a physical asset—a vehicle, hardware or building—or other things such as accounts receivable, stock, mental property or the commerce owner’s individual assets.

Changing your bank looks like a difficult task to do, but when it comes to your money, your comfort and fulfillment ought to be the best need. With numerous most profitable bank in Ethiopia, there’s truly no reason to stay with an unsatisfactory bank. Either attempt to make the relationship right, or make a decision – but do what’s best for you.

 

Customer Favourite Banks In Ethiopia

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Zemen Bank

Zemen Bank

Pre Paid Cards

Debit card linked with Zemen Account

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Awash Bank

Awash Bank

Business Banking

Plenty of business banking choices

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Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)

CBE Birr CBE NOOR

For business

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Bank of Abyssinia

Bank of Abyssinia

E-Commerce

Simplify Customer Experience

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