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Burundian francs to Tanzanian shillings exchange rate API

1 BIF = 0.8795 TZS · Live mid-market rate

Convert BIF to TZS at the mid-market exchange rate. Access real-time rates via our /api/rate endpoint (free API key required) or the developer docs.

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BIF to TZS Conversion Table

Convert BIF to TZS

BIF TZS
FBu1 TSh0.88
FBu5 TSh4.40
FBu10 TSh8.80
FBu25 TSh21.99
FBu50 TSh43.98
FBu100 TSh87.95
FBu500 TSh439.77
FBu1,000 TSh879.54
FBu5,000 TSh4,397.72
FBu10,000 TSh8,795.43

Convert TZS to BIF

TZS BIF
TSh1 FBu1.137
TSh5 FBu5.6848
TSh10 FBu11.3695
TSh25 FBu28.4239
TSh50 FBu56.8477
TSh100 FBu113.6954
TSh500 FBu568.477
TSh1,000 FBu1,136.9541
TSh5,000 FBu5,684.7704
TSh10,000 FBu11,369.5408

About the Burundian Franc (BIF)

The Burundian Franc (BIF) is the official currency used in international trade and commerce.

Key Factors That Influence BIF

  • Central bank monetary policy
  • Economic indicators
  • Trade balance
  • Political stability
  • Global market conditions

About the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

The Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) is used for trade and commerce in its respective region.

Key Factors That Influence TZS

  • Central bank monetary policy
  • Economic indicators
  • Trade balance
  • Political stability
  • Global market conditions

Understanding the BIF/TZS Exchange Rate

The BIF/TZS exchange rate tells you how many Tanzanian shillings you get for 1 Burundian Franc. This is the mid-market rate — the real exchange rate without any markup. It's the same rate used by Google Finance.

AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free REST API, updated every 60 seconds from institutional foreign exchange market data. Integrate live BIF/TZS rates into your app with our official SDKs for JavaScript, Python, PHP, and React.

The exchange rate between BIF and TZS fluctuates based on supply and demand in the foreign exchange market. Economic data releases, central bank announcements, and geopolitical events can all cause significant movements in the rate.

Currency converter API for BIF to TZS

The rate above comes from the AllRatesToday API. Each call below is one HTTP request that returns JSON for BIF/TZS.

The live rate needs a free API key, no card required. The ECB example below needs no key at all.

Get a free API key Already registered? Copy your key from the dashboard.

Live mid-market rate

The number shown on this page, refreshed every 60 seconds across 163 currencies. Use it for pricing, checkout and anything a customer sees.

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/rates?source=BIF&target=TZS" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer art_live_your_key"

Response (live, when this page was generated):

[
  {
    "rate": 0.879543,
    "source": "BIF",
    "target": "TZS",
    "time": "2026-10-27T15:19:01+0000"
  }
]

Several targets in one call return one row per pair:

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/rates?source=BIF&target=TZS,EUR,GBP" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer art_live_your_key"

Official central bank rate

The rate a named institution published for a date, from 123 central banks and 4 tax authorities. It never changes after publication, which is what tax filings, customs and audits require. 

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/central-bank/botz/latest?source=BIF&target=TZS" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer art_live_your_key"

Bank of Tanzania: live example responses · All 127 sources · Endpoint reference

Official SDKs

npm install @allratestoday/sdk · pip install allratestoday · composer require allratestoday/sdk

For AI agents

An MCP server — @allratestoday/mcp-server — lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients pull these rates directly, no glue code.

Free tier

No credit card, no trial expiry. Paid plans start at €4.99/month for 5,000 requests a month.

Which one do you need? If a regulator, tax authority or auditor names the source, use the official rate — the two can differ by several percent on the same day. For everything a customer sees, use the mid-market rate. On weekends and holidays the official endpoints return the most recent published date, which is the figure compliance rules expect you to apply.

Official BIF and TZS Central Bank Rates

The rate on this page is the live mid-market rate. For tax filings, customs valuations, audits, and compliant invoicing you often need the official reference rate published by the central bank instead. AllRatesToday also serves published central-bank rates as JSON, with history and a free latest-rates tier.

Bank of Tanzania official rates → All central banks →

How BIF/TZS Exchange Rates Work

Exchange rates are determined by supply and demand in the global foreign exchange (forex) market, the largest financial market in the world with over $6 trillion traded daily.

Floating vs Fixed Rates: Most major currencies like BIF and TZS have floating exchange rates, meaning their value is determined by market forces. Some currencies are pegged to another currency (usually USD) at a fixed rate.

Bid and Ask Prices: In forex markets, currencies are quoted with a bid price (what buyers pay) and ask price (what sellers receive). The mid-market rate shown on this page is the midpoint between these two prices.

Rate Fluctuations: The BIF/TZS rate can change every second during trading hours. Major economic announcements, interest rate decisions, and geopolitical events can cause significant moves in either direction.

Frequently Asked Questions About BIF/TZS

How do I convert BIF to TZS?

To convert BIF to TZS: (1) Use the calculator above to see the live mid-market rate. (2) For programmatic access, call our API: GET /api/v1/rates?source=BIF&target=TZS. Current rate: 1 BIF = 0.8795 TZS. Get your free API key at allratestoday.com/register.

What is 1 BIF in TZS today?

1 BIF equals 0.8795 TZS as of today. This is the mid-market exchange rate, which is the real rate without any bank markup. Rates fluctuate constantly based on market conditions, so check back regularly for updates.

Is the BIF going up or down against TZS today?

The BIF/TZS exchange rate fluctuates throughout the day based on market conditions. Today's rate is 1 BIF = 0.8795 TZS. Check our historical chart above to see the trend over the past day, week, month, or year to understand whether BIF is strengthening or weakening against TZS.

What is the best time to buy TZS with BIF?

The best time to exchange BIF to TZS depends on market conditions. Generally, rates tend to be more favorable during overlapping trading hours between major financial centers (London, New York, Tokyo). Avoid exchanging during weekends or bank holidays when spreads may be wider. Use our historical chart to identify trends and consider setting up rate alerts.

Why is BIF falling or rising against TZS?

Exchange rates between BIF and TZS are influenced by: interest rate differentials between central banks, inflation rates, GDP and economic growth data, trade balances, political stability, and global market sentiment. Major announcements from the Federal Reserve, ECB, or other central banks can cause significant short-term movements in the BIF/TZS rate.

How can I get BIF/TZS rates in my app?

Use the AllRatesToday API: (1) Register for a free API key at allratestoday.com/register. (2) Call GET /api/v1/rates?source=BIF&target=TZS with your Bearer token. (3) Rates update every 60 seconds from institutional foreign exchange market data. (4) Install our official SDK for JavaScript (npm), Python (PyPI), or PHP (Packagist) for even faster integration.

What is the mid-market rate for BIF/TZS?

The mid-market rate (also called the interbank rate) is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets. The current mid-market rate is 1 BIF = 0.8795 TZS. This is the "real" exchange rate without any bank markup. AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free API, sourced from institutional foreign exchange market data.

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Building BIF/TZS into software?

These rates come from the AllRatesToday API. If you need them in an application rather than on a page, these are the places to start:

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