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EthioDirect

EthioDirect

by Commercial Bank of Ethiopia

114 ratings
62 reviews
๐Ÿ’ผ Business
๐Ÿ’ฐ Finance
Free

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Released
December 29, 2021
Updated
October 23, 2026

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Developer

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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About

Easily and securely send money internationally to Ethiopia. This service offers a fast and convenient way to transfer funds to family and friends with no transaction fees. Funds are settled quickly after sending.

โœ“International money transfers
โœ“Fast settlement
โœ“Secure transactions
โœ“No transaction fees
โœ“Easy to use
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What users say about EthioDirect

Reviews of EthioDirect are mostly negative: the Finance app is rated 2.0/5 from 114 App Store ratings. What users like most: incredibly convenient, fast and user friendly. Top complaints: payment failures, app doesn't work. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • ๐Ÿ‘Incredibly convenient
  • ๐Ÿš€Fast and user friendly
  • ๐Ÿ‘Great start for CBE
  • ๐Ÿ‘Works as expected

Negative things

  • ๐Ÿ›Payment failures
  • ๐Ÿ›App doesn't work
  • ๐Ÿ›Frustrating experience
  • ๐Ÿ›Unreliable banking app
  • ๐Ÿ›Generic error messages
  • ๐Ÿ›Persistent payment issues
  • ๐Ÿ›Confirmation codes not received
  • ๐Ÿ›App cuts off apartment number
  • ๐Ÿ›Does not accept foreign numbers
  • ๐Ÿ›Validation issues
  • ๐Ÿ›Not able to log in
  • ๐Ÿ›App crashes
  • ๐Ÿ›Transaction declines
  • ๐Ÿ›App is useless
  • ๐Ÿ›Not recognizing US numbers
  • ๐Ÿ›Transaction delays
  • ๐Ÿ›Double withdrawals
  • ๐Ÿ›Static country code
  • ๐Ÿ›No transaction receipt
  • ๐Ÿ›No review before transaction
  • ๐Ÿ›Confusing donation category
  • ๐Ÿ›Address input issues
  • ๐Ÿ›Rejects multiple cards
  • ๐Ÿ›Poorly developed app
  • ๐Ÿ›Needs improvement
  • ๐Ÿ›Incompetent developers
  • ๐Ÿ›Broken backend infrastructure
  • ๐Ÿ›Cannot reset password
  • ๐Ÿ›Stole my money
  • ๐Ÿ›Fraudulent practice
  • ๐Ÿ›Abysmal
  • ๐Ÿ›Not functional
  • ๐Ÿ›Useless
  • ๐Ÿ›Dissatisfying
  • ๐Ÿ›Horrible
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What's New in EthioDirect

3.2.29

October 23, 2026

- Stability and Minor bug fixes

User reviews

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It terms of app utilization

It really needs alot of improvement, this is really terrible app. No transactions history once the transfer has been sent or even couldnโ€™t load old histories of transactions.
TTorrs246

Convenient

This app is a great start for Ethiopia commercial bank. It's incredibly convenient, allowing anyone to receive money within seconds. The only drawback is the lack of a contact phone number for users in the USA to resolve any issues. Keep up the good work!
DDavid20396

App doesnโ€™t work

This app is pure utter trash. Iโ€™ve tried so many times to send money and it never goes through.
TTonyfnyc

Incredibly Convenient

This app is a great start for Ethiopia commercial bank. It's incredibly convenient, allowing anyone to receive money within seconds. The only drawback is the lack of a contact phone number for users in the USA to resolve any issues. Keep up the good work!
SSammy20037

This is a very useful app from CBE. But the app cuts off apartment number from the address.

My bank told me this app is giving my address without the apartment number. This causes it to fail. Whoever is developing this app, please let the customer specify full address. If you make that correction, I will change my rating. Thank you!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

29 issues

App cuts off apartment number from address

Bug

Confirmation code not received via email or phone

Bug

Validation for State/Zip Code not accepting numbers

Bug

Unable to log in after logging out, verification code not received

Bug

App crashes when entering bank account number

Bug

Transaction fails with generic error message

Bug

App flags transactions for fraud

Bug

App doesn't send confirmation number

Bug

App doesn't work consistently, transfers fail for no apparent reason

Bug

Search and payment submission features are unstable

Bug

App blocks access for 10 minutes after failed attempts

Bug

App charges multiple times

Bug

App doesn't recognize US phone numbers for account creation

Bug

No transaction receipt

Bug

Confirmation codes not received for US phone numbers

Bug

App dies before transaction completion

Bug

Confusing 'Its my Dam' donation category

Bug

Static country code cannot be changed

Bug

App rejects multiple cards

Bug

App doesn't allow sending money

Bug

App withdraws money twice

Bug

App doesn't accept phone numbers outside Ethiopia

Bug

Cannot verify legitimate CBE account

Bug

Doesn't allow using phone number only from Ethiopia

Bug

Transaction status remains pending for days

Bug

No option to cancel pending transactions

Bug

Login issues, verification code not received

Bug

Cannot reset password

Bug

Transaction fails for no reason, error message unclear

Bug
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Requested Features

15 requests

Allow users to specify full address

Feature

Provide a contact phone number for USA users

Feature

Add option to store payment information

Feature

Add option to resend from history

Feature

Fix bug where get receipt sends new transfer email

Feature

Allow foreign mobile numbers for registration

Feature

Accept numbers for State/Zip Code validation

Feature

Allow users to save payment method and address

Feature

Increase transaction limit

Feature

Add option to cancel pending transactions

Feature

Allow email verification as an alternative

Feature

Fix static country code for users

Feature

Add transaction review before completion

Feature

Fix donation category confusion

Feature

Allow deactivation and restart options

Feature

FAQ

What does EthioDirect do?

EthioDirect is a service designed for international money transfers to Ethiopia. It allows users to send money securely and quickly to family, friends, and loved ones from any location worldwide.

Are there any fees for sending money?

No, a key feature of EthioDirect is that there are no transaction fees for sending money. This makes it a cost-effective way to transfer funds internationally.

How fast are the money transfers?

The app emphasizes fast settlement times. Once you complete the sending process, your money will be settled very quickly, ensuring recipients receive funds promptly.

Is it secure to send money with EthioDirect?

Yes, the service is described as a secure method for transferring money internationally. It is built to ensure the safety of your transactions when sending funds to Ethiopia.