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Send Money to Ethiopia in Minutes

Best exchange rates. Zero hidden fees. Bank-level security. Trusted by 50,000+ Ethiopian diaspora across the United States.

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Rate 1 USD = 155.20 ETB
Recipient Gets
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Transfer feeFREE ✓
Delivery timeWithin minutes
Exchange rate155.20 ETB/USD
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$2.4B+
Transferred to Ethiopia
50K+
Active Customers
4.9★
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3 Min
Average Delivery

Send Money in 4 Easy Steps

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Create Account

Sign up in under 2 minutes with your email and US phone number. Verify your identity securely via our KYC portal.

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Enter Amount

Type how much to send. Our live calculator shows exactly what your recipient gets — no surprises, no hidden fees.

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Add Recipient

Enter recipient's bank account, Telebirr wallet, or agent pickup location in Ethiopia. Save them for next time.

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Money Arrives

Funds arrive in minutes to bank accounts and mobile wallets. Both you and recipient get instant SMS confirmation.

Multiple Ways to Receive Money

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Bank Deposit

Direct to CBE, Awash, Dashen, Abyssinia, Cooperative Bank and all major Ethiopian banks.

⚡ Within 10 minutes
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Mobile Wallet

Send directly to Telebirr wallets. Instant settlement, 24/7 availability, no bank account needed.

⚡ Instant
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Cash Pickup

3,000+ agent locations across Ethiopia including Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Mekelle, and rural areas.

✓ Same day

Built for the Ethiopian Diaspora

Instant Transfers

Most transfers complete within minutes. Our real-time settlement infrastructure connects directly to Ethiopian banking networks via Rammis Bank S.C.

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Best Exchange Rates

We beat TapTap Send, Sendwave, and Dahabshiil on the USD/ETB corridor. Live rates updated every 15 minutes from NBE-approved sources.

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Zero Transfer Fees

No sending fees, ever. We make a small margin on the exchange rate — fully disclosed. What you see is what your family gets.

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Sharia Compliant

All transactions are interest-free and processed through our NBE-licensed partner Rammis Bank S.C., Ethiopia's premier Sharia-compliant bank.

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Mobile App

iOS and Android apps with biometric login, push notifications, transfer history, and scheduled recurring transfers for regular senders.

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Rate Alerts

Set a target ETB rate and get notified instantly when the rate reaches your threshold. Never miss a favorable rate again.

US-Grade Compliance Framework

Active Compliance Status

FinCEN MSB Registration

Federal Money Services Business — Reg. #31000280953843

NBE Licensed — Ethiopia

National Bank of Ethiopia approved operator (via Rammis Bank S.C.)

OFAC Sanctions Screening

Real-time screening against SDN, FCOUNS, and PLC lists on every transaction

AML Program — BSA Compliant

Full Bank Secrecy Act compliance with designated CAMS-certified BSA Officer

KYC / Identity Verification

ID verification, facial recognition, and proof of address via Alloy/Persona

State MSB Licenses

Licensed in MN, TX, CA, NY, FL, and 15 additional US states

PCI DSS Level 1

Highest level of payment card industry data security standard compliance

Our Compliance Framework

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AML Transaction Monitoring

Automated rule-based and AI-powered transaction monitoring flags unusual patterns, structuring, and velocity abuse in real time. All alerts reviewed by our compliance team.

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OFAC & Sanctions Screening

Every sender, recipient, and transaction is screened against OFAC's SDN list, EU consolidated list, and UN sanctions lists before processing. Zero tolerance policy.

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KYC Identity Verification

Multi-layer KYC: government ID scan, liveness check, database verification, and PEP/adverse media screening. Enhanced due diligence for high-risk customers.

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CTR & SAR Filing

Currency Transaction Reports filed for all transactions over $10,000. Suspicious Activity Reports submitted to FinCEN within required timeframes.

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Data Security & Privacy

All data encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3). GDPR and CCPA compliant. No data sold to third parties. Annual penetration testing.

Regulatory Reporting

Quarterly compliance reports to FinCEN and state regulators. Dedicated compliance officer and independent annual audit by certified public accountants.

How We Compare to Top Competitors

Analysis based on $200 USD → ETB transfer. Rates as of April 2026.

Provider ETB Rate (per $1) Transfer Fee Speed ETH Bank Deposit Telebirr Wallet Sharia You Receive
⚡ Birr Remit Best 156.40 FREE ~3 min 31,280 ETB
TapTap Send 154.80 FREE ~5 min 30,960 ETB
Sendwave 153.20 FREE ~10 min 30,640 ETB
Remitly (Express) 152.60 $2.99 ~15 min 30,221 ETB
Dahabshiil 150.90 $4.99 1–2 days 29,681 ETB
WorldRemit 149.50 $1.99 ~30 min 29,501 ETB
Western Union 146.20 $5.00 1–3 days 28,240 ETB

* Rates indicative. ETB rate includes our small FX margin. Competitor data sourced from public-facing rate tools. Rates fluctuate continuously.

Enterprise-Grade Security

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256-bit Encryption

All data encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit

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2-Factor Auth

Biometric, SMS, and TOTP authenticator app support

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Fraud Detection

AI-powered fraud engine monitors 200+ signals per transaction

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SOC 2 Type II

Annual independent security audit. Zero customer fund losses since inception

Trusted by the Ethiopian Community

★★★★★

"I've been sending money home for 8 years. Birr Remit gives me the best rate I've ever seen and my mother in Addis gets it in minutes. No other app comes close."

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Alemayehu M.
Minneapolis, MN → Addis Ababa
★★★★★

"Finally a service that understands us. Sharia-compliant, fast, and the Telebirr integration is perfect. My family can access the money immediately."

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Fatuma A.
Houston, TX → Dire Dawa
★★★★★

"Switched from Remitly. The rate is better, there are no fees, and customer support actually speaks Amharic. This is what we've been waiting for."

TH
Tigist H.
Washington DC → Bahir Dar

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