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A Timeline of the Lebanese Lira: Key Events From 1997 to Today

A quick-reference timeline of the Lebanese lira's exchange rate history, from the 1997 dollar peg through the 2019 crisis to today.

Understanding Lebanon's Banking Crisis: What Happened to Depositors' Savings

A plain-language explanation of how Lebanon's 2019 banking crisis affected ordinary depositors, and why bank-held dollars behave differently from cash.

Dollarization in Lebanon: How the Economy Adapted to Currency Collapse

How everyday pricing and commerce in Lebanon shifted toward the US dollar as the lira lost most of its value, and what that means day to day.

Common Scams to Avoid When Exchanging Money in Lebanon

A rundown of common money-exchange scams reported in Lebanon — rate-switching, distraction techniques, counterfeit notes — and how to protect yourself.

Sending Money to Lebanon: Bank Transfer vs. Cash Pickup vs. Digital Wallets

A category-by-category comparison of the main ways to get money into Lebanon — bank transfer, cash pickup networks, and digital wallets — and the tradeoffs of each.

Lebanon's Multiple Currency Rates Explained: A Complete Glossary

A plain-language glossary of every term you'll encounter around the Lebanese pound's exchange rate — official rate, Sayrafa, sarafa, BDL, and more.

LBP to USD: How Much Is 1 Million Lebanese Lira in Dollars?

How to work out what 1 million Lebanese lira (and other common amounts) are worth in US dollars at today's market rate, with a live converter.

Official Rate vs. Market Rate: Why Lebanon Has Two Different Dollar Prices

Why Lebanon's central bank official exchange rate and the sarafa market rate are so different, how each is set, and which one you should actually use.

What Is Lebanon's Sayrafa Platform? How the Central Bank's Exchange Rate Works

An explainer on Banque du Liban's Sayrafa electronic exchange platform: what it is, who uses it, and how it differs from the street sarafa rate.

How to Send Money to Lebanon: OMT, Whish Money, Western Union & Bank Transfer Compared

A comparison of the main ways to send money to Lebanon from abroad: OMT, Whish Money, Western Union, and bank wire transfer — fees, speed, and payout currency.

Lebanese Lira History: From the 1997 Dollar Peg to the 2019 Collapse

How the Lebanese pound went from a stable, dollar-pegged currency in 1997 to the multi-tiered exchange rate system in use today.

How Lebanese Expats Can Track the Lira Rate From Abroad

Simple ways for the Lebanese diaspora to keep an eye on the LBP/USD rate from anywhere in the world, including a free daily email option.

LBP to USD: Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about the LBP to USD exchange rate: why there are multiple rates, how often they change, and how to convert.

How to Exchange Dollars for Lebanese Lira Safely: A Practical Guide

Practical tips for safely exchanging US dollars for Lebanese pounds — checking the posted rate, counting cash, choosing a reputable exchanger, and avoiding common pitfalls.

Why Does the Lebanese Lira Have a Buy and Sell Rate? Understanding the Spread

Why exchange rates always come in pairs — a buy rate and a sell rate — and what the spread between them means for the Lebanese Lira specifically.