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

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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.

International money transfers
Fast settlement
Secure transactions
No transaction fees
Easy to use
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What's New in EthioDirect

3.2.28

June 4, 2026

- Minor Bug Fixes - UI/UX Stability

User reviews

App doesn’t work

This app is pure utter trash. I’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 don’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: “Your transaction was unsuccessful. Please check your details and try again.” They don’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 friend’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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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.