Ghanaian Cedi Depreciates Against US Dollar on September 2
The Ghanaian Cedi has experienced a slight depreciation against the US dollar on September 2, 2026. According to data from Cedirates.com, the average buying rate for the Cedi is GHS11.48, representing a one pesewa decline compared to the previous day's rates. In contrast, the selling rate has appreciated by one pesewa, standing at GHS11.92.
At forex bureaus, the Cedi trades at GHS11.75 for dollar purchases and GHS12.20 for dollar sales. The Bank of Ghana's interbank market shows a buying rate of GHS11.27 and a selling rate of GHS11.28. For other major currencies like the British pound and Euro, the rates are GHS15.19/16.22 at forex bureaus and GHS15.26 for the pound on the Bank of Ghana's interbank market.
Money transfer services such as LemFi and Taptap Send offer competitive rates for remittances from the US or UK to Ghana, with dollar rates ranging from GHS11.25 to GHS11.30 and British pound rates at GHS15.29. For digital subscription payments via Visa and Mastercard, the exchange rate stands at GHS12.12.