Ethiopia Telebirr & CBE Birr Transaction Fee Calculator
Instantly determine service charges for mobile money in Ethiopia. Calculates agent cash-out withdrawal fees, P2P money transfers, bank-to-wallet transactions, and EthSwitch interoperability tariffs.
Transaction Fee: 22.00 ETB
On a 2,000.00 ETB Cash-Out (Agent / ATM withdrawal). Total deducted from wallet: 2,022.00 ETB.
⚙️ Transaction Details
Daily limit: 50,000 ETB for standard registered accounts.
🧾 Tariff Receipt Official NBE Schedule
⚖️ Cash-Out Tariff Tiers (ETB)
• 5 – 50: 1.00 ETB | 51 – 100: 2.00 ETB
• 101 – 300: 4.00 ETB | 301 – 500: 7.00 ETB
• 501 – 1,000: 12.00 ETB | 1,001 – 3,000: 22.00 ETB
• 3,001 – 5,000: 35.00 ETB | 5,001 – 10,000: 60.00 ETB
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How are Telebirr cash-out fees calculated in Ethiopia? +
Telebirr cash withdrawal fees at agents or ATMs follow stepped statutory tariffs approved by the National Bank of Ethiopia: withdrawals from 5–50 ETB cost 1 ETB; 51–100 ETB cost 2 ETB; 101–300 ETB cost 4 ETB; 301–500 ETB cost 7 ETB; 501–1,000 ETB cost 12 ETB; 1,001–3,000 ETB cost 22 ETB; 3,001–5,000 ETB cost 35 ETB; and 5,001–10,000 ETB cost 60 ETB.
Are peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers free on Telebirr and CBE Birr? +
Transfers between Telebirr users or CBE Birr users generally enjoy promotional free transfers up to certain daily thresholds, with nominal fees (0.50 to 2.00 ETB) applying to larger amounts.
What are the fees for transferring money from Telebirr to a commercial bank? +
Under NBE and EthSwitch interoperability directives, transferring funds from a Telebirr wallet to an integrated bank account (CBE, Dashen, Awash, etc.) incurs a nominal switch processing fee depending on the transaction tier.
Are merchant payments (QR code / utility bills) free for customers? +
Yes. Paying merchants, fuel stations, supermarkets, and utility bills (EEU electricity, water, passport fees) via Telebirr or CBE Birr is completely free for the consumer; merchant discount rates (MDR) are absorbed by the vendor.
What is the maximum daily transaction limit on Telebirr? +
For standard Level 2 registered accounts (verified via Fayda ID or Kebele ID), the daily transaction limit is typically 50,000 ETB, with a maximum wallet account balance of 75,000 to 100,000 ETB by the National Bank of Ethiopia.
📊 Ethiopian Ministry of Revenues (MoR) & POESSA Pension Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (ETB) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | 0.00 ETB |
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Principal Financial Systems Architect & Ethiopian Ministry of Revenues & Labor Proclamation 1156 Lead
Lead software and systems architect specializing in high-performance browser computing, algorithmic validation, financial models, and zero-telemetry client-side privacy architecture.