SwapNile · Swap on the Nile
Buy & sell USDT for Birr,
peer-to-peer.
Trade Tether with other Ethiopians at the rate you choose. Custodial escrow on every trade, settled straight to the banks you already use.
Escrow-protected · TRC-20 · Bank-transfer settled
Why SwapNile
A safer way to trade USDT in Ethiopia
Everything you need to move between Birr and stablecoins, without trusting a stranger.
Custodial escrow
USDT is locked in escrow the moment a trade starts and only released when payment is confirmed — neither side can walk away with both the coins and the cash.
Settled in Birr
Pay and get paid with the banks you already use — CBE, Telebirr, Awash, Dashen, Bank of Abyssinia — straight to your account.
Set your own rate
Post a buy or sell ad at the price you want, or take the best rate on the order book. The market sets the spread, not us.
Fast withdrawals
Withdraw USDT to any TRC-20 address. Small amounts are automatic; larger ones get a quick manual review for safety.
Built for Ethiopia
Local banks, local payment rails, Amharic-aware support. Designed around how money actually moves here.
Security first
Two-factor authentication, withdrawal address whitelisting, and audited admin controls protect every account.
How it works
Four steps from sign-up to settled
Create your account
Sign up with your email, verify, and turn on two-factor authentication in under two minutes.
Find an offer
Browse the P2P order book, filter by bank and amount, and pick a trader — or post your own ad.
Trade in escrow
USDT is held in escrow. Send or receive the Birr by bank transfer, then confirm payment.
Funds released
Once payment is confirmed, escrow releases automatically. Withdraw your USDT or Birr anytime.
What is SwapNile?
SwapNile is a peer-to-peer exchange where Ethiopians buy and sell USDT (Tether) for Ethiopian Birr. Trades are settled by bank transfer and protected by custodial escrow.
How does escrow protect me?
When a trade starts, the seller's USDT is locked in escrow. The buyer pays in Birr by bank transfer; once the seller confirms receipt, the USDT is released. Neither party can take both the crypto and the cash.
Which banks are supported?
You can settle with the major Ethiopian banks and wallets, including Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), Telebirr, Awash Bank, Dashen Bank, and Bank of Abyssinia.
What network is USDT on?
SwapNile uses USDT on the Tron network (TRC-20). Deposits and withdrawals are fast and low-cost. Only send USDT-TRC20 to your deposit address.
Is there a fee?
Trading carries a small taker fee plus the market spread between buyers and sellers. Exact fees are shown before you confirm any trade.
Ready to trade?
Create your account and make your first escrow-protected trade today.