BAM: Bosnia and Herzegovina Convertible Mark
Official currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, issued and stabilized under a Currency Board by the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CBBH).
Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero markup. Compare live dealer spreads, CBBH benchmark rates, and Bosnian bank transfer markups.
Historical exchange rate movements based on central bank benchmarks and interbank market liquidity.
Reference tables for common transfer and banknote amounts based on the interbank exchange rate.
| UAE Dirham (AED) | Albanian Lek (ALL) |
|---|---|
| 1 BAM | 1,327.99 CDF |
| 5 BAM | 6,639.95 CDF |
| 10 BAM | 13,279.90 CDF |
| 25 BAM | 33,199.75 CDF |
| 50 BAM | 66,399.51 CDF |
| 100 BAM | 132,799.01 CDF |
| 200 BAM | 265,598.02 CDF |
| 250 BAM | 331,997.53 CDF |
| 500 BAM | 663,995.06 CDF |
| 1,000 BAM | 1,327,990.12 CDF |
| 2,500 BAM | 3,319,975.29 CDF |
| 5,000 BAM | 6,639,950.58 CDF |
| 10,000 BAM | 13,279,901.17 CDF |
| Albanian Lek (ALL) | UAE Dirham (AED) |
|---|---|
| 1 CDF | 0.00 BAM |
| 5 CDF | 0.00 BAM |
| 10 CDF | 0.01 BAM |
| 25 CDF | 0.02 BAM |
| 50 CDF | 0.04 BAM |
| 100 CDF | 0.08 BAM |
| 200 CDF | 0.15 BAM |
| 250 CDF | 0.19 BAM |
| 500 CDF | 0.38 BAM |
| 1,000 CDF | 0.75 BAM |
| 2,500 CDF | 1.88 BAM |
| 5,000 CDF | 3.77 BAM |
| 10,000 CDF | 7.53 BAM |
Sample transfer simulation for 1,000 BAM
| Channel / Provider | Effective Rate | Spread / Markup | Estimated Received | Net Difference |
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Interbank Wholesale Baseline
Zero-markup market benchmark (CBBH reference)
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1,327.9901 | Mid-Market Benchmark | 1,327,990.12 CDF | Baseline (0.0%) |
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Digital Multi-Currency Transfers
Regulated cross-border payment platforms
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1,320.0222 | ~0.60% Low Markup | 1,320,022.18 CDF | -7,967.94 CDF |
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Major Bosnian Commercial Banks
Raiffeisen Bank BiH / UniCredit Bank / Intesa Sanpaolo / NLB Banka
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1,298.7743 | ~2.20% Bank Spread | 1,298,774.33 CDF | -29,215.78 CDF |
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City Centre Exchange Desks (Mjenjačnice)
Sarajevo (Baščaršija, Ferhadija) & Mostar retail cash counters
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1,290.8064 | ~2.80% Retail Spread | 1,290,806.39 CDF | -37,183.72 CDF |
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Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) FX Counters
Terminal round-the-clock international airport desks
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1,254.9507 | ~5.50% Airport Markup | 1,254,950.66 CDF | -73,039.46 CDF |
Searches for 1 BAM to CDF, convert BAM to CDF, and BAM CDF rate refer to the wholesale exchange parity: the volume of Congolese Franc acquired per Bosnia and Herzegovina Convertible Mark. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 BAM = 1327.9901 CDF (inverse: 1 CDF = 0.0008 BAM), key practical factors for travelers and cross-border remitters include:
Official currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, issued and stabilized under a Currency Board by the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CBBH).
Official monetary unit of DR Congo, managed by Central Bank of the Congo (BCC).
When converting between Bosnia and Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) and Congolese Franc (CDF), understanding Bosnia's monetary landscape ensures secure transactions with competitive spreads. Bosnia and Herzegovina maintains a strict Currency Board arrangement governed by the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CBBH / CBBiH), fixing the Convertible Mark to the Euro at 1 EUR = 1.95583 KM. Foreign exchange transactions are serviced nationwide through licensed commercial bank networks (such as Raiffeisen Bank BiH, UniCredit Bank d.d., Intesa Sanpaolo) and authorized exchange offices (mjenjačnice) in Sarajevo, Mostar, Banja Luka, and Tuzla.
The Convertible Mark circulates in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 KM. Except for the 200 KM note featuring Ivo Andrić, banknotes have two official parallel designs representing the Federation of BiH and Republika Srpska, both completely legal tender across the country. Cash exchange desks strictly inspect foreign currency notes for physical damage or markings.
Under Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina (UIO BiH) regulations, travelers entering or departing through Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) or land borders carrying physical cash or bearer instruments valued at 10,000 EUR or more (approx. 19,558 KM) must complete a written customs declaration form upon border inspection.
At today's interbank rate (1 BAM = 1327.9901 CDF), 1,000 BAM converts to approximately 1,327,990.12 CDF (inverse: 1 CDF = 0.0008 BAM). Retail commercial bank margins typically range from 0.8% to 2.5%.
In Bosnia, foreign exchange is conducted safely at licensed exchange bureaus (mjenjačnice) in pedestrian centers (Baščaršija, Ferhadija), commercial bank branches (Raiffeisen, UniCredit, Intesa), and at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) service desks.
The cross rate is determined by the Currency Board fixed Euro peg (1 EUR = 1.95583 KM) combined with global forex market dynamics and official reference data from Central Bank of the Congo (BCC).
Travelers carrying cash or negotiable instruments of 10,000 EUR or more (approximately 19,558 KM) must declare their funds in writing to the Indirect Taxation Authority (UIO BiH) at border control.
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