The Ethio Telecom TeleBirr Mobile Money service was launched in 2021. The withdrawal and sending charges have since been modified. Thankfully, some updated transaction fees are now reduced.
Ethio TeleBirr Mobile Money Service Code
Simply dial the code *127# to access Ethio Telecom TeleBirr Mobile Money in Ethiopia.
Ethio TeleBirr Mobile Money Withdraw and Sending Charges 2025
The tables below shows the new TeleBirr Mobile Money sending (transfer), and withdrawal charges in Ethiopia:
Cash-out or Withdrawal Updated Tariff
Minimum Amount in Br | Maximum Amount in Br | Charges or Tariff in Br |
|---|---|---|
| 25.1 | 50 | 1.2 |
| 52 | 100 | 2.4 |
| 101 | 300 | 4 |
| 301 | 500 | 6 |
| 501 | 1000 | 8 |
| 1001 | 3000 | 10 |
| 3001 | 5000 | 12 |
| 5001 | 8000 | 15 |
| 8001 | 15,000 | 17 |
| 15,001 | 20,000 | 19 |
| 20,001 | 30,000 | 22 |
| 30,001 | 75,000 | 25 |
Cash-in or Deposit New Tariff
Minimum Amount in Br | Maximum Amount in Br | Charges | Agent Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 250 | Free | 1% |
| 301 | 500 | 3 | |
| 501 | 1,500 | 4 | |
| 1,501 | 3,000 | 6 | |
| 3,001 | 5,000 | 8 | |
| 5,001 | 8,000 | 10 | |
| 8,001 | 15,000 | 12 | |
| 15,001 | 20,000 | 13 | |
| 20,001 | 75,000 | 15 |
Telebirr to Bank Transfer Charges
| Transfer Range | Fees in Br |
|---|---|
| < 100 | 1 |
| 101 to 500 | 3 |
| 501 to 1500 | 6 |
| 1501 to 5000 | 9 |
| 5001 to 75000 | 15 |
Telebirr to Telebirr (P2P) Transfer Fees
| P2P Range | Transfer Fees |
|---|---|
| < 100 | 1 |
| 101 to 500 | 2 |
| 501 to 1500 | 4 |
| 1501 to 5000 | 6 |
| 5001 to 75000 | 8 |
Note that agents can gain commissions from deposits and withdrawals. All cash deposits are free for consumers.
How To Check Ethio Telebirr Mobile Money Balance in Ethiopia?
To check your Ethio Telecom Mobile Money balance on your phone, do the following:
- Dial the code *127#.
- Select the option corresponding to ‘Telebirr Balance.’
- Input your correct mobile money pin and validate.
- You will receive a mini statement via SMS notifying you of your Ethio Telecom Mobile Money or TeleBirr balance.
Ethio Telecom TeleBirr Mobile Money Services
The primary services operated by TeleBirr Mobile Money in Ethiopia include the following:
- Money Transfer
- Innovative Mobile Banking
- Pay Utilities (Water, Electricity bills, and School Fees.)
- Airtime or Credit Transfer
