Official Exchange Rates and Bank Rates in Lebanon

Lebanon has multiple official exchange rates used for different purposes. Below are the current official rates published by the Central Bank and other authorities.

Rate Name	Value (LBP)	Description	Last Updated
Central Bank Sayrafa Rate	89,800 LBP	The Central Bank's exchange platform rate, used for certain bank transactions and transfers.	2026-01-17T13:46:41.831Z
Official Peg	15,000 LBP	The historical official peg rate (1 USD = 1,507.5 LBP before 2019, now 15,000 LBP). Not accessible to most citizens.	Fixed
Customs Dollar Rate	15,000 LBP	The exchange rate used by customs for calculating import duties and taxes.	2026-01-17T13:46:41.831Z

Understanding the Different Rates

Sayrafa Rate

The Central Bank's exchange platform rate, used for certain bank transactions and transfers.

Official Peg

The historical official peg rate (1 USD = 1,507.5 LBP before 2019, now 15,000 LBP). Not accessible to most citizens.

Customs Rate

The exchange rate used by customs for calculating import duties and taxes.