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Compare money transfers from Switzerland to Ethiopia

Get the best deals on transfers from Switzerland to Ethiopia. Find the cheapest, fastest, and best rated providers with the most competitive CHF to ETB exchange rates.

Read on for analysis and insights on the best ways to send money to Ethiopia from Switzerland.

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Companies for transfers from Switzerland to Ethiopia

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"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."

Fees
0.1% - 2.6%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0%

"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."

Fees
0.1% - 2.6%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0%

"Cambridge Currencies is a boutique UK-based currency broker helping clients send funds globally. Expect personable service & competitive rates from this new industry entrant."

Fees
No fees
Transfer Speed
0-5 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.5% - 1.2%

"Paysend has transparent fees and rates, with transfer sent within seconds to your recipient's bank. They also have global 24/7 support for any enquiries, and bank-level security."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
1 - 3%

Best way to send: Wise

Wise is our top pick for sending CHF to ETB.

We tested & reviewed 7 money transfer companies offering services between Switzerland and Ethiopia, and Wise scored highly.

In total, Wise appeared in 95.7% of Switzerland to Ethiopia searches, and was the top rated company out of 7 that support transfers into Ethiopian Birr.

So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your Switzerland to Ethiopia transfer using Wise.

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How to compare companies offering money transfers from Switzerland to Ethiopia

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from Switzerland to Ethiopia
Wise
Total number of CH - ET providers
7
Average cheapest fees & rate
Dahabshiil
Average fastest transfer
Paysend
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Dahabshiil
Best for debit card
Wise

Considerations ahead of sending money from Switzerland to Ethiopia

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Compare providers

A comparison of providers offering services between Switzerland and Ethiopia, based on your specific transfer amount is the best way to send money with the confidence you’re getting the best price.

We’ve compared 7 providers that provide services for sending Swiss Franc to Ethiopia. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Ethiopia from Switzerland.

Whilst we rate Wise as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Switzerland to Ethiopia.

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Get ahead of the Swiss Franc-Ethiopian Birr exchange rate
3
Choose the right payment method
4
Financial regulation in Ethiopia and Switzerland
5
Consider transfer limits
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Receiving money in Ethiopia
7
Have your ID ready
8
Tax declarations

Cheapest way to transfer money to Ethiopia from Switzerland: Dahabshiil

Dahabshiil offers a combination of the lowest fees and best exchange rates - making it the cheapest transfer service for sending Swiss Franc to Ethiopia.

Of the 7 providers compared, data shows that Dahabshiil is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.

The is cost is made up of an average CHF-ETB exchange rate that is -12.18% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 1.45* CHF.

If you want to secure the best rates on a CHF to Ethiopia transfer, Dahabshiil will result in the most Ethiopian Birr received.

*The most common fee applied to CHF-ETB by Dahabshiil, based on data from the past six months.

Fastest way to transfer money to Ethiopia from Switzerland: Paysend.

We tested 7 companies offering transfers from Switzerland to Ethiopia and Paysend offered the quickest option.

Paysend was the quickest way to send Swiss Franc to Ethiopian Birr in 52.2% of searches. For fast transfers between CHF and ETB, Paysend comes highly recommended.

When using Paysend to send money from Switzerland to Ethiopia you can expect an average fee of 0 CHF. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.

When testing the 'fastest' options we compared 7 money transfer providers. To test overall speed of sending money from Switzerland to Ethiopia we included the timeframe for depositing Swiss Franc to a money transfer account and average transfer times to Ethiopia.

When sending money to Ethiopia from Switzerland quickly is a priority, Paysend is our recommended choice.

Need to make a large transfer?

For big transfers between Switzerland and Ethiopia, competitive pricing & strong customer service are key.

Wise is the best option for large transfers of the
7 providers compared.

While Wise may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send CHF from Switzerland to Ethiopia, it's a great provider for larger transfers for things like buying or selling property.

Understanding the cost of transferring money to Ethiopia from Switzerland

Fees and exchange rates make up the total cost of sending money from Ethiopia to Ethiopia. Finding a company that can offer both ensures a good deal on your transfer.

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current CHF-ETB mid-market rate is 139.7272 ETB per Swiss Franc. You will get more Ethiopian Birr for your Swiss Francs if you find a provider close to this number.

  • For context, over the last three months the CHF-ETB mid-market rate has had a high of 144.1941, a low of 121.2857 and averaged 135.8615 ETB per Swiss Franc.

  • Across the 7 companies compared, the best exchange rate is with Dahabshiil.

  • Unless fees are unusually high, the exchange rate you receive on converting CHF to ETB will be the biggest determining factor when working out the cost of transferring Swiss Francs to Ethiopia.

Fees: Transfer fees are charged as part of the transfer. Dahabshiil at an average of 1.45 CHF per transfer over the last 6 months, offers the lowest fees overall. We’d always recommend comparing providers for your exact send amount as fees may change.

Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Ethiopian Birr eventually received in Ethiopia. You can assume that a lower cost of sending from Switzerland will result in more money received in Ethiopia.

Finding the best exchange rate between Swiss Franc and Ethiopian Birr

Getting a strong exchange rate between CHF and ETB is essential. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ETB you get for your CHF.

Mid-market Rate
1 
=
139.727168 
ETB

It can pay to track rates, and keep on top of currency trends.

  • Over the past six months, the mid-market rate from CHF to ETB has averaged 135.8615.

  • In this period there was a high of 144.1941, and a low of 121.2857.

  • Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from Switzerland to Ethiopia offers an exchange rate with a mark up of 0.53% above the mid-market rate.

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Paying for your Switzerland to
Ethiopia transfer

  • Bank transfers

    Paying via a bank transfer is often the better option for sending money from Switzerland to Ethiopia.

    By using a money transfer company such as Dahabshiil for transfers from Switzerland to Ethiopia, you can send money and while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get with a traditional bank. 


    On average, Dahabshiil is the cheapest provider for bank transfers from the 7 we tested when sending CHF to Ethiopia.

    With an average fee of 1.45 CHF to send money from Switzerland to Ethiopia, Dahabshiil offers the best combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from Switzerland to Ethiopia with a debit or a prepaid card is easy with Wise.


    Wise is a one of the better options in the market for international debit card transfers from Switzerland to Ethiopia.

  • Credit cards

    For credit card transfers from Switzerland to Ethiopia, is our top choice of the 7 companies offering this payment method.

    Be aware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money can mean being charged for a cash advance by your card provider. We always recommend a bank transfer or debit card payment if it is a possibility.

How we analyze the market

We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Ethiopia and Switzerland.


Our comparison engine and algorithms evaluate providers based on over 25 factors, including transfer fees, ease of use, exchange rates, mobile apps, transfer times & customer support.

We also consider how these services are rated on platforms like TrustPilot, AppStore, and Google Play, giving you a comprehensive view of what to expect.

This thorough analysis helps you get the best available deal - every time you want to move money from Switzerland to Ethiopia.


We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send CHF to ETB.


For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.

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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.