What is the CHF to birr rate today?
The median buying rate across Ethiopian banks is 195.15 birr per CHF, and the median selling rate is 199.06 birr as of 29 Oct 2026. Rates differ by bank, so the table above is the one to check before you go to a branch.
Which bank gives the best CHF rate?
If you are selling Swiss Francs, Dashen currently pays the most at 204.48 birr. If you are buying Swiss Francs, Siinqee is cheapest at 182.51 birr. Banks revise their boards frequently, so check the date stamp above.
Why do buying and selling rates differ?
The difference is the bank’s spread, its margin for handling the currency. Here it is 3.90 birr per CHF at the median. A wider spread means a worse deal whichever direction you are transacting in.



