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Receive Money in Ethiopia
The best apps to send money directly to your mobile money wallet in Ethiopia. Fees, speed, and operators compared.
Annual inflows
$1.0–1.5B
% PIB
~2–3% of GDP
Top sources
United States, Saudi Arabia, Israel, United Arab Emirates
Supported Mobile Wallets
📱 telebirr (Ethio Telecom)📱 M-Pesa Ethiopia (Safaricom)
Apps to send to Ethiopia
| App | Fee | Speed | Send from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌍WorldRemit | Flat fee | Minutes | UK, US, CA, AU, AE |
| 🏦Western Union | FX | Minutes to 1 day | UK, US, CA, AU, AE |
| 💸Remitly | Flat fee | Minutes to 3 days | UK, US, CA, AU, AE |
💡 Key fact
M-Pesa Ethiopia + Dahabshiil partnership (June 2024) enables Ethiopian diaspora to send directly to M-Pesa wallets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What apps can I use to send money to Ethiopia mobile wallets?+
The most popular apps are Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, TapTap Send and Remitly. They deliver directly to telebirr (Ethio Telecom), M-Pesa Ethiopia (Safaricom) in Ethiopia, in minutes.
Do I need to pay any fees to receive money on my wallet in Ethiopia?+
Generally no - recipients do not pay fees on international inbound transfers.
What is the maximum amount I can receive in Ethiopia?+
telebirr: tier-based limits. Max ETB 300,000/day for fully verified accounts.
How long does it take to receive money from abroad?+
Most apps (Sendwave, LemFi, TapTap Send, WorldRemit) deliver in minutes. Remitly Express is also fast. Remitly Economy and Wise take 1-3 business days.
Is there a government tax on receiving international money in Ethiopia?+
No government tax applies to international inbound transfers in Ethiopia as of 2026.