What is the GBP to birr rate today?
The median buying rate across Ethiopian banks is 213.72 birr per GBP, and the median selling rate is 218.00 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 GBP rate?
If you are selling British Pounds, Hijra currently pays the most at 218.43 birr. If you are buying British Pounds, Siinqee is cheapest at 214.61 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 4.27 birr per GBP at the median. A wider spread means a worse deal whichever direction you are transacting in.