Send money from ๐ซ๐ท France to ๐ช๐น Ethiopia
We recorded quotes from 3 providers for transfers from France to Ethiopia.
To send โฌ100 from France to Ethiopia, Remitly has the lowest total cost we recorded: -4.80%, fees and exchange-rate margin combined, measured against the interbank rate. 3 providers compared below, each with its collection date.
Lowest total cost
Remitly
-4.80% on โฌ500
Fastest
Western Union
about 24 h
Providers recorded
3
on this corridor
Options for Ethiopia
Mobile money available
Direct transfer to Orange Money, Wave, M-Pesa. No bank account needed for the recipient.
Cash pickup
Available within minutes at Western Union and MoneyGram locations.
Banking access
20% of adults have a bank account ยท mobile money: M-Pesa, Telebirr (widespread)
Compare prices for France โ Ethiopia
Compare the 3 recorded quotes side by side, at several amounts.
View offersProviders recorded
Remitly
ETBย 99,149 for โฌ500 โข -4.80% total cost
What the figures show
- Flat fee, whatever the amount sent
- Lowest total cost recorded on this corridor
- Mobile money payout available
- Cash pickup available
- Delivery time not stated
- Price includes a discount flagged by the provider: it may not apply to later transfers
Findings computed from the prices recorded on September 17, 2026 at 4:19 PM.
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Western Union
ETBย 18,265 for โฌ100 โข 3.47% total cost
What the figures show
- Flat fee, whatever the amount sent
- Mobile money payout available
- Cash pickup available
- 2.5% margin applied to the exchange rate
Findings computed from the prices recorded on September 17, 2026 at 4:19 PM.
direct link โ not affiliated
Wise
ETBย 16,780 for โฌ100 โข 11.32% total cost
What the figures show
- Mobile money payout available
- 2.5% margin applied to the exchange rate
Findings computed from the prices recorded on September 17, 2026 at 4:19 PM.
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Detail by amount sent
Quotes are collected for these exact amounts: fees do not scale the same way from one provider to another.
| Provider | Rate | Fee | You receive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BEST | 184.4792 | โฌ0.9900 | ETBย 18,265 | Choose direct link โ not affiliated |
Wise -ETBย 1,485 vs best | 184.539 | โฌ9.07 | ETBย 16,780 | Send paid link |
Best deal
Western Union
Mid-market rate: 1 EUR = 189.2141 ETB โ collected on September 17, 2026 at 4:19 PM, source open.er-api.com.
Provider quotes collected on September 17, 2026 at 4:19 PM.
For comparison, BNP Paribas would deliver ETBย 185,010 for โฌ1,000 โ a total cost of 2.22%.
Ranked by increasing total cost โ fees and exchange-rate margin combined, measured against the mid-market rate. Affiliate revenue plays no part in this ranking.
Sources of the quotes on this page: API de comparaison publique de Wise, Calculateur public Remitly, Catalogue de prix public Western Union.
Remitly, WorldRemit and Western Union are collected directly from their own calculators; the other providers come from the public comparison interface published by Wise. Wise appears in this comparison and is the only provider we earn a commission from.
Check the final price with the provider before sending: a quote may have changed since we collected it.
Tips for sending money from France to Ethiopia
- 1
Use mobile money: to Ethiopia, money can be delivered straight to Telebirr, M-Pesa. A mobile wallet works without a bank account.
- 2
Compare the margin on the exchange rate, not just the stated fees: that is where most of the cost sits. On the corridors we record, the best bank ranges from 0.6% to 5.2% of the amount sent โ sometimes cheaper than a specialist, sometimes not.
- 3
Cash pickup: Ethiopia has limited banking access (20% of adults have a bank account). Collecting cash at a branch is often the surest way to be paid โ check the service's agent network before sending.
- 4
Avoid sending at weekends: exchange rates are less favourable. Prefer business days for your transfers.
FAQ โ Send money from France to Ethiopia
What is the best way to send money from France to Ethiopia?
The best method depends on the amount and the speed you need. Wise is generally cheapest for bank transfers. WorldRemit and Remitly send directly to mobile money. Western Union and MoneyGram suit cash pickup within minutes. Compare the recorded rates in the table above.
How long does it take to send money from France to Ethiopia?
Delivery times differ by provider and by payout method. When a provider states an estimate, we show it in the table; when it states none, we say so rather than guess.
What are the fees for a transfer from France to Ethiopia?
The total cost combines the stated fee and the margin applied to the exchange rate. It varies by corridor, by provider and by amount โ which is why we record a quote for several amounts rather than quoting a single figure. The table above shows the recorded cost for this corridor, with its collection date.
Can I send money directly to a mobile phone in Ethiopia?
Yes. Ethiopia has a well-developed mobile money network. WorldRemit and Remitly send directly to the country's mobile wallets.
Beware of scams
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