Send money to Ethiopia — remittance rates
Compare diaspora remittance apps for USD→ETB: exchange rate, fees, and how much family receives on a sample send.
ወደ ኢትዮጵያ ገንዘብ መላክ — ተመን፣ ክፍያ እና የሚደርሰው ብር ያነጻጽሩ።
Remittance apps (sample send $200)
| Provider | Rate | Fee | You receive (ETB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Union | 162.09 | — | 32,417 |
| Remitly | 161.28 | — | 32,256 |
| Wise | 160.00 | $9.18 | 30,531 |
| Xoom | 149.46 | $2.99 | 29,446 |
| WorldRemit | — | — | — |
| Xe Money Transfer | — | — | — |
| Sendwave | — | — | — |
| telebirr remit | — | — | — |
| EthioDirect (CBE) | — | — | — |
| MoneyGram | — | — | — |
| Ria Money Transfer | — | — | — |
| Mela | — | — | — |
Indicative. Confirm in each app. Live remittance table.
FAQ
What is the best way to send money to Ethiopia?
Compare remittance apps (rate after fees, receive amount, store ratings) with bank and parallel market levels. The best option depends on speed, fees, and how the recipient wants ETB.
Which remittance app has the best USD to ETB rate?
On our ranking, Western Union shows about 162.09 ETB per USD for a $200 sample send. Always confirm in the app before sending.
How does remittance compare to the black market rate?
Parallel market USD is about 181.76 ETB. Remittance apps usually sit near bank/formal levels after fees — use the desk to see the gap before you send.
Can I send to Telebirr or bank deposit?
Delivery methods depend on the app (mobile wallet, bank deposit, cash pickup). Check each provider’s Ethiopia corridor options in their app after comparing rates here.
Remitly vs Wise for Ethiopia — which is better?
It changes daily. See /compare/remitly-vs-wise for a live side-by-side, and compare receive amount after fees — not just the headline rate.
ወደ ኢትዮጵያ ገንዘብ ለመላክ ምርጡ መንገድ ምንድን ነው?
ተመን፣ ክፍያ፣ ፍጥነት እና የመድረሻ ዘዴ (ባንክ፣ ቴሌብር፣ ካሽ) ያነጻጽሩ። /remittance እና /compare/remitly-vs-wise ይመልከቱ።