Send money from USA to Ethiopia

Comparing 6 providers for 1,000 USD → ETB

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Best value today: Dahabshiil

Fee: $1.99 · Rate: 180.0000

ETB 179,641.80

recipient gets

Delivery method:
DahabshiilBest value
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Recipient getsETB 179,641.80

🎁 Amount below uses the standard fee — your first transfer is free

Fee$1.99*
Rate180.0000
vs mid+11.71%
Delivery & payment details

Rate shown for: Bank account

Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Cash (agent)

Send with Dahabshiil
TapTap Send
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Recipient getsETB 178,000.00
Fee$0.00
Rate178.0000
vs mid+10.46%
Delivery & payment details

Pay with: Debit card

Send with TapTap Send
Ria
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Recipient getsETB 178,000.00
FeeSee site
Rate178.0000
vs mid+10.46%
Delivery & payment details

Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Cash (agent)

Send with Ria
Remitly
1 day
Recipient getsETB 162,036.90

🎁 No fees on your first transfer

Fee$1.99
Rate162.3600
vs mid+0.76%
Delivery & payment details

Receive via: Cash pickup · bank deposit · mobile wallet

Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay

Send with Remitly
Wise
8 days
Recipient getsETB 158,408.32
Fee$16.94
Rate161.1380
vs midat mid
Delivery & payment details

Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay · Google Pay

Send with Wise
Western Union
1 day
Recipient getsETB 155,728.38
Fee$31.67
Rate160.8216
vs mid0.20%
Delivery & payment details

Receive via: Cash pickup · Debit card · Bank account · Mobile wallet

Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Cash (agent)

Mid-market rate: 1 USD = 161.1380 ETB · Sending $1,000.00 · Reference rate for this pair comes from Wise, which is also listed above, so treat the spread column as indicative rather than independent. The ECB doesn't publish ETB. · How we rank
* First transfer is free with this provider. The fee shown is the standard one that applies to your later transfers.
How “recipient gets” is calculated: (amount you send − fee) × exchange rate. Every fee here is the one that provider quoted for $1,000.00 — fees can change with the amount you send, so confirm the final figure on the provider's site.

Last updated: September 6, 2026 at 07:25 AM UTC · Rates may vary by payment method and amount

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USD to ETB — Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to send USD to ETB?

Dahabshiil currently offers the best value for USD → ETB, delivering 179,642 ETB for 1,000 USD. We rank by the total amount received after fees and exchange-rate markup, updated every 4 hours.

What is the current USD to ETB exchange rate?

The best available rate is 1 USD = 180.00 ETB via Dahabshiil. Rates vary by provider and are updated every 4 hours. Always confirm the final rate on the provider's site before sending.

Are there hidden fees when sending USD to ETB?

Some providers advertise “zero fees” but add a markup to the exchange rate instead. We rank by the total amount your recipient receives, which accounts for both the transfer fee and any exchange-rate markup — so you see the true cost. Learn how fees work →

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