Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Published processing fees and market availability for the Ethiopian Birr (ETB) across 7 gateways, bank acquirers, and payment rails serving Ethiopia. Always confirm current rates on the provider's official pricing page.
Regional context & bank acquiring rules: Africa payments guide · All Africa currencies
Who serves this currency
All 7 gateways, bank acquirers and wallets serving ETB markets, including providers with published ETB fee schedules (2) and custom/quote-only processors (5).
Card gateways & processors
| Provider & market notes | Fee schedule |
|---|---|
| AdyenEnterprise processor (Uber, Spotify, eBay). Interchange++ from roughly 0.6% + fixed per transaction plus scheme fees, custom contract pricing only. | Worldwide |
| Checkout.comEnterprise processor strong in EMEA/LatAm; interchange++ blended rates negotiated per merchant. | Worldwide |
| FlutterwaveEthiopia mobile money & cards. | Published fees |
| DPO Group (by Network)Regional availability, ask for a quote. | Serves this market |
| ChapaEthiopia's leading gateway: Telebirr, CBE Birr, Awash, Amole (2.5%) & international cards (3.5%). | Published fees |
Wallets & other payment rails
| Provider & market notes | Fee schedule |
|---|---|
| PayPalAvailable to merchants in 190+ countries; receiving capability varies by country. Cross-border fees are higher than domestic. | Worldwide |
| Payoneer Profile →Cross-border receiving platform: local receiving accounts, marketplace payouts and client payment requests in 190+ countries. Not a card checkout gateway. See our full Payoneer profile for the fee breakdown. | Worldwide |
Compare gateways for an amount
This comparison only shows fees we can publicly verify (2 of 7 providers serving ETB). Processors and bank acquirers that quote custom or merchant-specific rates are listed under Who serves this currency above.
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Disclaimer: Comparisons only include publicly verifiable standard rates as of November 6, 2026 and exclude custom-quoted gateways, bank MIDs, monthly plan fees and local taxes unless noted. See all 7 providers serving ETB.
Card gateway fees
Fee tables only show rates we can publicly verify from official provider schedules (5 additional providers serve ETB with custom or quote-only pricing—see all 7 providers above). We never invent figures for custom-quoted processors or bank acquirers. Figures are for comparison only; always confirm your exact rate on the provider's site.
| Provider | Local rate | Fixed fee | Fee cap | Intl. cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlutterwaveEthiopia mobile money & cards. | 3.5%+0.3% international cards | ETB 0.00 | n/a | +0.3% |
| ChapaEthiopia's leading gateway: Telebirr, CBE Birr, Awash, Amole (2.5%) & international cards (3.5%). | 2.5%+1% international cards | ETB 0.00 | n/a | +1% |
Monthly, plan & setup fees (ETB)
4 of 7 offer $0/mo base plans% + fixed fee) and are not included in calculator estimates above. Always verify current plan tiers on the provider's official pricing page.
Card gateways & bank acquirers — Monthly & setup fees
| Provider & plan notes | Plan structure | Base monthly fee | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdyenNo fixed monthly fee, but enterprise minimum monthly invoice typically applies | Bank MID / custom | $0/mo (min. volume applies) | $0 |
| Checkout.comNegotiated interchange++ schedule for high-volume merchants | Bank MID / custom | Custom enterprise contract | Custom |
| FlutterwavePay-as-you-go standard merchant account; pay only per transaction processed | No monthly fee | $0/mo | $0 |
| DPO Group (by Network)Standard aggregator plan or custom pan-African enterprise schedule | Bank MID / custom | $0–custom/mo | Varies by country |
| ChapaPay-as-you-go standard merchant account; pay only per transaction processed | No monthly fee | $0/mo | $0 |
Wallets & other payment rails — Monthly & setup fees
Ethiopian Birr (ETB) payment gateway FAQs
Which payment gateways and processors serve Ethiopia (ETB)?
Sympli5 tracks 7 payment gateways, bank acquirers, and payment rails serving Ethiopia (Ethiopian Birr, ETB), including PayPal, Adyen, Checkout.com, Flutterwave, DPO Group (by Network), Chapa and 1 others. Of these, 2 publish verifiable standard ETB per-transaction schedules and 5 operate on custom, quote-only, or bank Merchant ID (MID) pricing.
What are the lowest published payment processing fees in Ethiopian Birr (ETB)?
Among the 2 providers with publicly verified ETB schedules, the lowest headline variable rate starts at 2.5% + ETB 0.00 via Chapa. Your lowest effective cost depends on your average order value, card mix, and whether a fee cap applies—use the interactive ETB calculator on this page to compare exact net payouts.
Do ETB payment gateways charge monthly or setup fees?
Of the 7 providers serving ETB markets, 4 offer a $0/month base pay-as-you-go plan with $0 setup fees. The remaining 3 providers either require a monthly gateway plan or operate through a bank Merchant ID (MID) with bank-quoted monthly maintenance and setup fees. Monthly and setup costs are charged separately from per-transaction processing rates.
What does the international card surcharge mean for ETB transactions?
An international (foreign-issued) card fee applies when a customer pays your business in ETB using a Visa, Mastercard, or Amex issued by a bank outside your local merchant country—such as a foreign tourist or overseas buyer. In ETB, providers like Flutterwave (+0.3%), Chapa (+1%) add an explicit cross-border card surcharge on top of their domestic rate.