
EUR to UAH Exchange Rate Today: Banks & Exchangers Ukraine
Ukrainian banks, exchange offices, and fintech converters quote three different EUR/UAH numbers on the same day — and the gap can cost you over 100 UAH per 100 euros. This report cuts through the noise with verified live rates, side-by-side spreads, and the math behind every quote.
NBU Official EUR Rate: 51.4587 UAH · PrivatBank Buy: 51.3 UAH · PrivatBank Sell: 52.0833 UAH · Average Bank Buy: 50.6022 UAH · Wise 30-Day Avg: 48.1156 UAH
Quick snapshot
- NBU fixes daily EUR/UAH rate at 12 p.m. (National Bank of Ukraine)
- Wise 30-day range: 47.5920–48.5392 UAH per EUR (Wise US)
- Fintech mid-market rates differ from NBU official rate (Xe)
- Exact commission per transaction at each Ukrainian bank branch
- Real-time rates from smaller regional exchangers outside Kyiv
- Whether Wise’s 30-day average reflects current live rate or a trailing window
- NBU publishes next daily rate each business day around 16:00 Kyiv time (National Bank of Ukraine)
- Fintech rates update continuously; bank rates refresh hourly (National Bank of Ukraine)
The table below ranks providers from official anchor to transfer rate, revealing how the same euro generates up to 5 extra hryvnias depending on which door you walk through.
| Source | EUR to UAH Rate | Rate Type | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Bank of Ukraine | 51.4587 | Official fix | Tier 1 |
| Investing.com | 51.4691 | Live forex | Tier 2 |
| Xe | 50.6598 | Mid-market | Tier 2 |
| Wise GB | 50.46 | Mid-market | Tier 2 |
| Revolut | 46.75 | Mid-market | Tier 2 |
| Wise US | 48.1156 (30-day avg) | Trailing average | Tier 2 |
| Wise History | 48.7728 (6-month avg) | Historical average | Tier 2 |
| RIA Money Transfer | 51.63780 | Transfer rate | Tier 3 |
What is the current EUR rate in Ukraine at exchange offices?
Exchange offices in Ukraine generally mirror the commercial bank spreads they operate alongside, though their cash-handling costs can push quoted rates slightly further from the NBU mid. Minfin aggregates cash rates from physical exchangers across cities, giving a cleaner read than wandering between booths.
Average cash rates
Minfin’s Ukraine cash aggregator showed average buy rates hovering around 50.60 UAH per EUR recently, while sell rates in larger cities like Kyiv clustered near 51.39–51.65 depending on volume and location. The average bank buy across major institutions tracks at approximately 50.6022 UAH according to Minfin’s bank table.
Top exchangers
Physical exchangers rarely beat the best online rates, but they eliminate transfer wait times. For amounts under €500, the spread difference between an exchanger and a fintech may amount to less than 20 UAH — a trade-off many prefer for instant settlement.
How much is 100 EUR in UAH?
A quick calculation shows how the rate gap compounds across even modest sums. At the NBU official rate of 51.4587 UAH per EUR, €100 converts to approximately 5,145.87 UAH.
Bank conversion rates
PrivatBank’s buy rate of 51.3 UAH would return roughly 5,130 UAH for €100 — about 16 UAH below the NBU baseline. That’s the bank’s buy spread in action: they’re paying slightly above the official mid, but they’re also taking a cut on the sell side when you need to reverse the transaction.
Exchanger outcomes
At the average bank sell of 52.0833 UAH, that same €100 nets you only 5,208.33 UAH in hryvnias — over 62 UAH less than the NBU midpoint equivalent. The asymmetry matters: banks and exchangers profit on the round-trip, not on a single-direction quote.
What is the exchange rate in PrivatBank today?
PrivatBank posts buy and sell rates separately on Privat24, the bank’s online portal. The gap between them is the spread — and it’s wider than the NBU mid-market difference.
Buy vs sell spreads
PrivatBank’s current buy sits at 51.3 UAH per EUR, while the sell stands at 52.0833 UAH. The spread between those two quotes is 0.7833 UAH per euro — roughly 1.5% of the rate. For every €100 you sell the bank, you’re receiving about 78 UAH less per euro than someone paying to buy from them.
Comparison to NBU
The NBU official rate of 51.4587 falls below PrivatBank’s buy, meaning the bank is paying above the government benchmark when purchasing euros. This is typical for commercial banks covering their operational costs and currency risk.
What is the most advantageous EUR rate today?
“Best rate” depends on whether you’re buying or selling euros, and whether you can access online fintech platforms. For transfers into Ukraine from abroad, mid-market services consistently outperform traditional banks.
Best bank offers
Among major Ukrainian banks, PrivatBank and Oschadbank post the most visible public rates, though Monobank and PrivatBank’s digital-first variants often show tighter spreads on their apps. The average bank buy across major institutions tracks at approximately 50.6022 UAH according to Minfin’s aggregates.
Exchanger winners
Minfin’s live exchanger ranking surfaces the top performers in each city. Exchangers near central Kyiv or near border crossings sometimes post rates 0.05–0.15 UAH above bank buys during high-volume periods. These windows are brief and require on-the-ground presence.
What is the EUR rate today in Ukrainian banks?
Ukrainian commercial banks anchor their quotes to the NBU official rate but add their own spreads on top. The result is a band of rates — not a single number — that varies by institution and by transaction type.
NBU official rate
The National Bank of Ukraine sets the official EUR/UAH rate each business day at approximately 12:00 p.m. Kyiv time, using the prior day’s interbank trading as the reference. That rate — 51.4587 UAH per EUR as of the most recent fix — serves as the legal accounting benchmark for Ukrainian businesses.
Commercial spreads
Commercial bank spreads typically add 0.2–0.8 UAH above or below the NBU mid depending on direction and volume. Oschadbank and PrivatBank represent the two poles: PrivatBank often shows slightly tighter retail spreads on Privat24, while Oschadbank’s physical branch rates may lag by 0.1–0.3 UAH per euro.
The mid-market rate is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets — it’s what banks and fintechs theoretically trade at between themselves. The NBU official rate sits above it for EUR/UAH because the official rate incorporates the Ukrainian regulator’s policy spread. When you compare bank quotes, you’re always looking at the mid-market plus each institution’s markup.
Fintech platforms like Wise and Revolut quote closer to the true mid-market, but they also charge transfer fees or apply markups that aren’t visible in the headline rate. A rate that looks 0.5 UAH better may still be worse once all costs are factored in. Always compare the all-in cost for your specific transfer amount.
Although we update our data continuously, exchange rates are always changing due to market fluctuations. — Revolut (Neobank)
Exchange Rates shown are estimates, vary by a number of factors including payment and payout methods. — Western Union (Remittance Service)
Related reading: 1 Euro in Rupees Today: Live EUR/INR Rate ₹111.22 (Xe)
Bank variations mirror those seen in 150 euros to hryvnia conversion, where 150 EUR fetches around 48.56 UAH today.
Frequently asked questions
What factors affect EUR to UAH rates?
The EUR/UAH rate reflects the UAH’s relative demand and supply against the euro, which in turn responds to trade balances, energy import costs, NBU monetary policy, and external financing flows. Ukraine’s economy has faced sustained pressure from ongoing conflict, making the hryvnia rate sensitive to any shifts in aid disbursements or commodity export revenues.
How often do Ukrainian bank rates update?
NBU publishes its official daily fix once per business day at approximately 12:00 p.m. Kyiv time. Commercial banks refresh their retail buy and sell rates on Privat24, Oschadbank Online, and similar platforms throughout the day — typically every 1–3 hours, though intraday volatility is usually minor.
Is Wise rate better than banks for transfers?
Wise quotes the mid-market rate with a transparent transfer fee, which for many corridors results in a higher effective receive amount than a Ukrainian bank’s spread-plus-transfer combination. For EUR to UAH specifically, Wise’s mid-market quote sits below the NBU official rate, meaning recipients get fewer hryvnias per euro than the official benchmark — but that’s true of all mid-market converters.
What is the spread on EUR in Ukraine?
PrivatBank’s buy-to-sell spread on EUR currently spans roughly 0.78 UAH per euro, which translates to about 1.5% on a round-trip. Smaller regional banks or exchangers may show spreads of 0.5–1.2 UAH. The spread covers the institution’s currency risk management, compliance costs, and profit margin.
How to check NBU rates daily?
The NBU publishes official exchange rates on bank.gov.ua/en/markets/exchangerates every business day by 16:00 Kyiv time. Finance.ua and Minfin.com.ua also carry the NBU rate alongside their commercial bank comparisons, often with historical charts that help identify trends.
Are exchanger rates better than banks?
Physical exchangers occasionally post better-than-bank rates during high-volume trading windows, but they carry counterparty risk and may apply hidden commissions or require minimum volumes. For reliable, repeatable exchanges, banks with digital apps offer more consistent rates and transaction records.
What currencies pair with UAH?
The NBU publishes official rates for approximately 30 currencies, but the most liquid UAH pairs are USD/UAH, EUR/UAH, and GBP/UAH. The USD/UAH pair serves as the primary anchor — since the NBU sets EUR/UAH via the UAH/USD and EUR/USD cross-rates, movements in dollar markets directly shift the hryvnia-euro rate.