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Compare GBP to ETB exchange rates and fees (United Kingdom to Ethiopia)

Sending money from the United Kingdom to Ethiopia? Different providers pair very different fees with very different GBP→ETB exchange rates, so a low fee does not always mean the best deal. The table below ranks the providers that serve this route by how much your recipient actually receives for a £500 transfer, using live rates.

Live GBP → ETB comparison

Updated 03/10/2026, 17:21:20
ProviderExchange rateFeeRecipient gets (£500)
TapTapSend240.00£0.00Br120,000.00Send
Ria233.93£25.00Br111,116.75Send
LemFi214.40£0.00Br107,200.00Send
Western Union213.10£1.99Br106,125.21Send
MoneyGram212.59£0.99Br106,084.79Send
Remitly210.14£1.99Br104,651.82Send
Wise213.20£12.23Br103,990.61Send
Rates and fees come live from each provider and can change at any time — always confirm the final amount on the provider’s site before sending. Rows marked “estimated” are re-priced from recent history when a provider is briefly unavailable.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to send money from the United Kingdom to Ethiopia?

Costs vary by provider. The table above shows each provider's live GBP→ETB exchange rate and fee for a £500 transfer, so you can see exactly how much your recipient receives. Open the full comparison to change the amount.

What is the best GBP to ETB exchange rate today?

The best GBP→ETB option is the one that delivers the most ETB after fees — not necessarily the highest headline rate. We rank providers by the amount your recipient actually gets, so the top row above is currently the strongest offer.

Which providers can I use to send money to Ethiopia?

We compare Western Union, MoneyGram, Remitly, TapTapSend, LemFi, Ria, Wise. Live availability and pricing for the United Kingdom–Ethiopia corridor are shown in the table above.

How long does a transfer from the United Kingdom to Ethiopia take?

Delivery time depends on the payout method. Bank deposits usually arrive within 1–2 business days, while cash pickup, mobile money and some instant options can be available within minutes. Each provider's estimate is shown when you continue to their site.

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