About lbptousd.com
lbptousd.com is a free, independent currency converter and information site focused on the Lebanese Pound (LBP) and its exchange rates against the US Dollar and other major currencies (EUR, GBP, CAD).
Why this site exists
Lebanon doesn't have a single, simple exchange rate the way most countries do. Since the 2019 financial crisis, the rate that Banque du Liban officially sets and the rate actually used in day-to-day cash transactions have diverged significantly — and for years, getting a straight answer to "what's the dollar worth today" has meant checking multiple, often inconsistent sources. This site was built to make that one simple question easy to answer, with a live converter, a transparent methodology, and a short library of plain-language guides for anyone trying to understand the surrounding system.
What we track
The site shows the day-to-day Buy and Sell market rates used by currency exchange houses across Lebanon — not Banque du Liban's official reference rate, which can differ substantially from what you'd actually receive in a real transaction. We cover the distinction, and the history behind it, in this guide and in our glossary of terms.
How the market rate is maintained
The market rate is checked against multiple independent public sources on a regular schedule and updated automatically when they agree closely enough; a built-in sanity check rejects any single update that implies an implausible jump, on the assumption that a sudden, large jump usually means a source's page changed rather than the real rate moving. The rate can also be corrected by hand at any time. Either way, the "updated" timestamp on each rate card tells you exactly how recent the figure is, and our historical chart shows the trend over time, including Lebanon's documented pre-2019 exchange rate history.
Who this site is for
We built this primarily for three groups: Lebanese residents who need a quick, reliable reference for the day's rate; the Lebanese diaspora sending money home or tracking the value of savings and property; and anyone else — researchers, journalists, curious readers — trying to understand how Lebanon ended up with more than one exchange rate in the first place. Our blog covers all three angles, from practical guides on exchanging money safely to explainers on the economic history behind the crisis.
Independence and accuracy
This site is not affiliated with Banque du Liban, any Lebanese bank, or any money-transfer service. Rates are provided for general informational purposes only and should not be treated as a firm quote — always confirm the current rate directly with your bank or exchange provider before completing a transaction.
Questions or corrections? Visit our contact page.