Send Money from Canada to HelloCash in Ethiopia

HelloCash, Ethiopia

HelloCash is a mobile money service used by over 2.2. Million users in Ethiopia. Through its partnership with Ethiopian banks, it currently reaches 25,000 branches around the country. Its fast account opening capability and the ability for current users to refer a friend makes it one of the easiest financial wallets used by Ethiopians today. The service does not just cater to individuals but also offers business accounts.

With HelloCash Ethiopians can send and receive money, pay bills, top-up their mobile phones, and more. Business customers can send invoices and even do payroll through the app. Since 2015 the business has been growing and expanding in Ethiopia, after being started by a partnership consisting of Lion International Bank, Somali Micro Finance, and Belcash International. It is clear that Ethiopia's number one mobile money service is HelloCash.

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How to Send Money to HelloCash in Ethiopia

Ethiopians in Canada can now send money straight from Canada to an Ethiopian HelloCash account. Remitbee is the best option for transferring money from Canada to Ethiopia since there are no fees for transfers above CAD 500 and it offers the best CAD to Ethiopian birr (ETB) exchange rates.

Begin by registering for a free Remitbee account on your computer or via the Remitbee app on your phone.

Here is how sending money to Ethiopia’s HelloCash works:

  • Select Ethiopia as your transfer's destination country.

  • As the receiving method for your recipient, choose To Bank account.

  • Select HelloCash from the Bank drop-down menu, then enter the recipient's HelloCash account number in the Bank account field.

  • Select a transfer purpose from the drop-down box after entering the amount you wish to send.

  • To pay for the transfer, select your desired payment type and follow the payment instructions.

  • After you've double-checked the information and completed your portion of the transaction, click to send the money transfer.

    Transactions with Remitbee are often completed in minutes or less than one business day. After the transfer is made, the receiver will receive a notification and will be able to access the cash using their HelloCash app. It's as simple as that!

    Are you curious about Remitbee and whether or not it can be trusted? The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), a federal organization, regulates Remitbee. Because of our stringent security procedures, thousands of Ethiopian-Canadian immigrants have placed their faith in us. Read the reviews for yourself. To secure your personal information, we encrypt all of the data and transactions we handle. Furthermore, Remitbee will refund you if your money is not delivered for any reason. Sign up now and you can make a free money transfer to Ethiopia!

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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can send from Canada to Ethiopia using Remitbee to any HelloCash account.
For your convenience, Remitbee provides a variety of payment options. Interac e-transfer, credit or debit cards such as Visa and Mastercard, and online bill payment are all choices you can decide among. For additional information, see our How to pay page.
It will be deposited straight into the recipient's HelloCash account and will be visible on the app. It takes one business day in most circumstances, although it might happen in a matter of minutes.
The maximum amount you may send to a HelloCash account in Ethiopia is determined by your verification level. The limits are up to 9,000 CAD per day and 50,000 CAD per month once you have been verified, which is an easy process.

When sending more than 500 CAD to Ethiopia's HelloCash digital wallet, Remitbee does not charge any fees. Here's how it works if you are sending less than 500 CAD:

  • Interac Online - $2.99

  • E-transfer - Free

  • Bill Payment - Free

  • Electronic Fund Transfer - Free

  • Visa or Mastercard Debit - $2.99+

Your level of verification determines the maximum amount you can transfer in birr. The different verification methods are listed below:

Verification Level 1 allows you to transmit up to 300 CAD per day and 600 CAD per month without presenting any documents for verification.

Verification Level 2 enables you to send up to 3,000 CAD daily and up to 25,000 CAD monthly.

Verification Level 3 lets you send 9,000 CAD daily and up to 50,000 CAD monthly.

As a part of continually improving our service, Remitbee will soon offer Level 4 verification so our customers can send even more. It's worth remembering that verification is a one-time process. After you've been verified, there's no need to submit any further paperwork.

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