Send money to Ethiopia

Send money to Ethiopia with ease thanks to Western Union. Your funds can be ready for your loved ones to collect in minutes1 with cash pickup or mobile wallet.

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    Register or log in to your free Western Union profile today and you can send money to Ethiopia online in a few clicks.

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    Send with our app

    Transfer money to your friends and family back home at any time and from anywhere when you download the Western Union® app.

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    Send in person

    No matter whether you’re based in Devon or Dundee, it’s never been easier to make a money transfer to Ethiopia in person. Visit one of thousands of agent locations around the UK to get started.

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    Cash pickup

    If you have family in Addis Ababa or friends visiting Dire Dawa, they can collect your money transfer in US dollars from thousands of agent locations around Ethiopia.

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    Mobile wallet

    If you’d rather let your loved ones receive their money transfer in ETB, you can choose to send funds straight to their mobile wallet3.

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    Choose the way you pay

    Using your bank details
    Cash at an agent location
    With a credit3 or debit card

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    Send money to Ethiopia in a few taps with our app

    Keep track of your money transfer in real time with your unique tracking number.

    Send money to Ethiopia on the go or complete a money transfer that you’ve started on the app by visiting one of thousands of UK agent locations.

    Make the process even easier the next time you transfer money to loved ones back home by saving their details.

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    Get an estimate before sending money

    There are no hidden costs to worry about – with our online estimator tool you can check transfer fees2 and exchange rates in advance.

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    From anywhere, anytime

    It’s convenient to send money from the UK to Ethiopia wherever you are when you download the Western Union® app.

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    Check you’ve got the details

    Be prepared before sending funds. You’ll need your receiver’s details ready, including their full name, address and IBAN.

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    Reasons to choose Western Union

    Within easy reach

    With thousands of UK agent locations and thousands in Ethiopia, you and your loved ones can send and receive money transfers with ease.

    It’s free to get started

    Getting started won’t cost you a penny. Register for your free Western Union profile and you can transfer money to Ethiopia today.

    A rich heritage

    We’ve been helping people make reliable money transfers to countries and territories around the world for more than 150 years.

    Focused on fraud prevention

    Enjoy peace of mind when you send money to Ethiopia with encrypted data and fraud prevention efforts.

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    Track your money transfer

    Follow your money transfer as it makes its way from the UK to Ethiopia with our online tracking tool and your unique tracking number (MTCN).

    Send money with a few clicks

    Whether in person, online or via the app, it’s easy to transfer money from the UK to Ethiopia – and it can be with your receiver in minutes1 with cash pickup.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much money can I send to Ethiopia?

    Send up to £8,000 when you transfer money to Ethiopia for cash pickup in USD or £1,950 straight to a mobile wallet2 in ETB.

    How do I send money online to Ethiopia?

    To send money to Ethiopia online, simply follow the steps below:

    1. Register or log in to your Western Union profile, click ‘Send now’, and select Ethiopia as your destination.
    2. Enter the amount that you would like to send in GBP and choose either ‘Cash’ or ‘Mobile Wallet2’ as the receiver method. You will need to change the receiver currency from USD to ETB to view both options.
    3. Add your reason for sending a money transfer and the source of your funds.
    4. Pay for the money transfer by credit3 card, debit card, Sofort, or bank transfer.
    5. Look out for your confirmation email. It will contain your unique tracking number (MTCN), which you’ll need to share with your receiver so they can follow the funds.
    What do I need to send money online to Ethiopia?

    When sending money to Ethiopia online, you’ll first need to register for a free Western Union profile.

    Once registered, you will also need:

    • Your name and address
    • Your receiver’s full name and address
    • Your receiver’s mobile wallet2 details if you wish to use that transfer method
    • A UK passport, driving licence, or other form of government-issued ID
    How do I send money to Ethiopia from a Western Union agent location?

    You can make a money transfer to Ethiopia at one of thousands of agent locations around the UK. If you’ve already started sending money online or on the app, you can also complete your send in person.

    1. Find your nearest agent location.
    2. Go to the counter with a valid form of ID as well as the receiver’s details. You may be asked to provide proof of where your funds have come from so make sure you have a bank statement, tax return, or payslip handy.
    3. Pay with cash, debit or credit3.
    4. Keep hold of your receipt. This contains your unique tracking number, which you’ll need to follow your money as it makes its way to Ethiopia.
    How do I estimate the cost to transfer money to Ethiopia?

    Find out how much it might cost to make an international money transfer to Ethiopia in advance with our online price estimator tool. You can also double-check any transfer fees4 as well as the exchange rate from GBP to USD or Ethiopian Birr.

    How long will it take my money transfer to reach Ethiopia?

    Your money transfer can reach your friends and family in Ethiopia in next to no time. They will be able to receive your funds via mobile wallet2 or collect for cash pickup in minutes1.

    Still have questions?

    Visit our FAQs or simply get in touch. Our customer care team is on hand to help.

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    1 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, Agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. Additional Restrictions may apply. See terms for details.

    2 Additional charges, including SMS and account cash-out fees, may be applied to the receiver’s mobile wallet account by the mobile network operator and/or wallet service provider.

    3 Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.

    4 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.