Currency converter (Bs ↔ USD)
Convert bolivianos to dollars and back, choosing between the BCB's official exchange rate or the informal market's parallel rate, always with the figure's real age in view.
Since 26 June 2026 Bolivia has had a flexible exchange-rate regime, so two references remain: the official rate the BCB now sets from market operations (no longer the Bs 6.96 fixed since 2011), and the informal-market parallel rate. Pick the one that matches your transaction; the data is refreshed daily and its real age is shown above.
How to use it
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Type the amount in either field: dollars or bolivianos.
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The other field converts on its own, instantly.
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Choose the exchange rate at the top: parallel or BCB official.
Frequently asked questions
Why are there two exchange rates in Bolivia?
Until June 2026 the official rate was fixed at Bs 6.96, unchanged since 2011, and a shortage of foreign currency created a parallel market far above it. On 26 June 2026 Bolivia moved to a flexible exchange-rate regime: the official rate is no longer fixed, it is set by the market, and the gap with the parallel rate has narrowed sharply.
Where does the parallel rate come from?
It is a reference from the informal market: the median of USDT/BOB offers on P2P platforms, refreshed automatically every day. The age of the figure is always shown, and if the update fails the figure is flagged as out of date.
Which one should I use?
For bank transactions and formal paperwork, the BCB official rate. For buying dollars in cash or on P2P platforms, the parallel rate is the realistic reference. Since the 2026 unification the two are much closer than they used to be.