EthioDirect

EthioDirect

by Commercial Bank of Ethiopia

108 ratings
60 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 29, 2021
  • June 4, 2026

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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

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What's New in EthioDirect

3.2.28

June 4, 2026

- Minor Bug Fixes - UI/UX Stability

User reviews

App doesnโ€™t work

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

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!

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!

Horrible

The worst experience ever, this is so frustrating. None of my more than 10 attempts to send money to CBE account went through. Just horrible.

Persistent Payment Failures and Unreliable Banking App Experience

CBE either needs to take this app down or replace the developers with someone competent who is actually capable of doing the work.

EagleLion uses the same payment system for Ethio Direct, CashGo, CBE Connect, and all the other apps they build for their customers. Unfortunately, many banks rely on them. I have never been as irritated by an app like the apps developed by EagleLion. They have amazing UI and amazing UX but the backend infrastructure is completely broken and full of bugs and errors.


I believe they use the same codebase and backend payment infrastructure for all their clients while using different UIs for each app. I donโ€™t know if CBE has noticed this, but the payment system behind these apps appears to be the same.

How can all the apps built by this company have the exact same payment error? They all display the message: โ€œYour transaction was unsuccessful. Please check your details and try again.โ€ They donโ€™t even provide the actual reason for the failure and instead show the same generic error for all cards and all users. I have even tried sending money using my friendโ€™s account, hoping the issue might be with my card.

I have been experiencing this issue for months. I genuinely wanted to use this app because it would make sending money much more convenient, so I kept coming back every few weeks to check whether the problem had been fixed. Unfortunately, after months of waiting and multiple attempts, the same payment issues still exist without any resolution.

How can a financial company ignore a payment issue like this? How can we trust them with thousands of dollars when payments continuously fail because they are using a broken backend payment system developed by this incompetent company? This company appears to sell different UIs to multiple banks while relying on the same flawed payment infrastructure they developed years ago, yet they seem unable to fix the underlying issues.

How is it possible to keep ignoring all these negative reviews and continue working with the same company when the app they sold you is simply terrible? Either remove the app from the App Store or hire competent developers who can build a robust and reliable payment system.
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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

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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

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Allow email verification as an alternative

Feature

Fix static country code for users

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Add transaction review before completion

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Fix donation category confusion

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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.