US dollars needed

Last activity 16 July 2017 by Fred

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rahillMember03 July 2016 16:29:09

Hello all,

I have to make a payment to an Ethiopian university and they want me to pay them in US dollars. I have no idea how to get US dollars here in Addis Ababa. Any ideas? I tried the bank at the Sheraton and the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. No luck.

Andy1952Member04 July 2016 05:25:53

Hi, i may can give you EURO, how much u need?
i am actul in germany, but friend of me live in Addis

rahillMember04 July 2016 05:27:28

thanks but it's USD that the university wants...

Andy1952Member04 July 2016 05:32:02

anyway, how many dollar you need

sebleNew member11 July 2016 04:38:23

Moderated by Christine 8 years ago
Reason : sorry, no illegal advice please.
We invite you to read the forum code of conduct

RichydevActive member08 August 2016 07:29:57

Why don't you make a international direct bank transfer from you US Dollar account ?

simienfoxActive member08 August 2016 08:49:51

I know some tour guides in Addis who may sell you USD. Around 25 birr for 1 USD.

bezawiteMember09 August 2016 04:35:30

I may help u with zat.... if u want u can contact me. Just tell me how much u need.

stumpyLaos Expert09 August 2016 20:54:15

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To anyone looking to obtain US dollars.

I would be very careful about contacting someone who posts that they have access to dollars without any accompanying information. There is a potential for you to be scammed.

oliver sodoActive member10 July 2017 13:42:50

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If its correct and the University is inside Ethiopia you should report them to customs and revenue authority. My understanding is this is illegal. If I pay a supplier in Ethiopia, even some thing he had to import, for example a tractor I can only pay him in Birr, even if we both have a foreign currency account and have both a import permit!

oliver

oliver sodoActive member11 July 2017 10:34:18

#11

I can only support Stumpy, to do such posting or even take such postings, no way, we are moving in some thing which is called a black market!

Admin should take care of this!

Oliver

BtesfayeMember14 July 2017 11:13:37

#12

Moderated by Bhavna 7 years ago
Reason : Removed at the request of the poster

FredIndonesia Expert16 July 2017 10:49:48

#13

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We all know illegal activity happens but it isn't allowed on here.
No exceptions.

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