Sending from the United Kingdom
Send money to Ethiopia from the UK
Use the Express Remit app to prepare a transfer to Ethiopia. Select the destination, add your recipient and review the current options before sending.
Stay part of family life in Ethiopia
For family support or a planned expense, review what your recipient will receive in Ethiopian birr and the total you will pay in pounds.
Know the currency
The currency of Ethiopia is the Ethiopian birr (ETB). For a transfer from pounds to ETB, check the currency and amount shown for the recipient in the app.
Prepare your recipient’s details
Ask the recipient for their name as it appears on their ID and the receiving details for the method shown in the app. Mobile numbers in Ethiopia start +251.
How should I enter an Ethiopian name?
Ethiopian names usually follow the pattern of a given name followed by the father’s name, and sometimes the grandfather’s name. Enter the name exactly as it appears on the recipient’s ID or bank account.
How to make your transfer
- Sign in to Express Remit and choose Ethiopia.
- Add or select your recipient and choose an available receiving method.
- Enter the amount and review the rate, fee, recipient amount and delivery estimate.
- Confirm when the details are correct, then follow progress in the app.
Need help with this transfer?
Contact our team with your transfer reference if you have one. Receiving options, transfer costs and delivery estimates are specific to your transfer.