The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) reminds the public that providing or using unlicensed money remittance and transfer services is illegal and punishable under Ethiopian law.

Money remittance and transfer services include receiving funds and delivering them to recipients in Ethiopia or abroad. Engaging in these activities without an NBE license puts individuals and businesses at risk of fraud, financial loss, and potential involvement in money laundering or other unlawful activities.

Only financial institutions licensed by the NBE are authorized to provide money remittance services. The public is strongly urged to remit funds exclusively through these licensed institutions to ensure security, compliance, and protection from legal consequences.

The official list of licensed financial institutions authorized to conduct money remittance services is provided below as of March 3, 2026.

For inquiries or to report suspicious remittance activities, please contact the National Bank of Ethiopia at complaintoffice@nbe.gov.et or call 6230.