Best Bitcoin Exchange for Sudan

The country’s currency is the new Sudanese Pound (SDG), which was officially introduced in 2007. It replaced the Sudanese dinar, whereby 100 dinars subsequently corresponded to one Sudanese pound.

The currency in Sudan is called the new pound, since until 1991 there was already once Sudanese pound (today called the old Sudanese pound). Therefore it comes more frequently to confusions, since some people still call their prices in old pounds or in Dinar (e.g. taxi driver, dealer, etc.), although these are no longer used for a long time.

It applies: 1 new Sudanese pound = 100 sud. Dinar = 1,000 old Sudanese brew. Pound.

The exchange rate between Euro and Sudanese Pound is subject to the usual fluctuations, which is why the values mentioned here are to be understood only as guideline values, which should simplify the conversion. If you want to convert larger sums, it is advisable to use the daily exchange rate in order to avoid inaccuracies.

• 1 Euro = 3 SDG
• 1 SDG = 0.3 Euro
• 1 US-$ = 2.5 SDG

Be sure to bring enough cash for your stay in Sudan. The easiest way is to exchange US dollars. British pounds and euros are also accepted to a limited extent.

Credit cards, travellers cheques and foreign bank cards are not accepted throughout Sudan. Therefore you have to carry cash with you, which is certainly not the best solution but unfortunately the only one at the moment. Alternatively, there is only the option to have money sent to you (e.g. with Western Union). The disadvantage, however, is that the fees for such a transaction are very high (20 euros upwards depending on the amount).

Confusing for travellers was the fact that the dinar has never really asserted itself among the Sudanese population and that prices were often quoted in the Sudanese pound (SDP) currency valid until 1991 (1 dinar corresponded to 10 pounds) but were paid in dinars.

With the 2005 peace agreement between the autonomous region of Southern Sudan and the central government in Khartoum, it was decided to reintroduce the Sudanese pound. Since January 10, 2007, the new currency has been introduced step by step, the dinars were considered equal means of payment until July 30, and since then the Sudanese pound has been the sole means of payment (divided into 100 qirsch).

• Currency code: SDG
• Currency exchange: Exchange possibilities exist in banks and private exchange offices, the exchange rates do not differ significantly, but the exchange offices offer longer opening hours. In Khartoum, cash can be exchanged in euros, US dollars and British pounds without any problems. Outside the capital, it is best to rely on US dollars. Ethiopian birr and Egyptian pounds are best exchanged for Sudanese pounds at the border.
• Credit cards: are practically not in use in Sudan.
• ATMs: exist, but only for Sudanese credit cards.
• Traveller’s cheques: almost nowhere in Sudan accepted.
• Foreign exchange regulations: unlimited import of foreign exchange is possible, no declaration obligation.
• Bank opening hours: Sat – Thu 09.00 – 12.30 o’clock.