Safaricom Ethiopia review
Updated October 14, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
A launch announcement dated 16 August 2023 described domestic transfers, receiving money from within Ethiopia and abroad, merchant payments, airtime purchases, and transfers between bank accounts and M-PESA.
Key facts
- Best for
- Readers checking M-PESA Ethiopia’s dated launch announcement
- Legal entity
- Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia P.L.C.↗
- Headquarters
- Ethiopia↗
- Founded
- 2021↗
- Official website
- safaricom.et
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 1 source
Pros
Pros
- A launch announcement dated 16 August 2023 described domestic transfers, receiving money from within Ethiopia and abroad, merchant payments, airtime purchases, and transfers between bank accounts and M-PESA.
- This is historical launch information, not current availability confirmation.
Who it suits
- Readers checking M-PESA Ethiopia’s dated launch announcement
Everyday
A launch announcement dated 16 August 2023 described domestic transfers, receiving money from within Ethiopia and abroad, merchant payments, airtime purchases, and transfers between bank accounts and M-PESA. This is historical launch information, not current availability confirmation.
How Safaricom Ethiopia compares
Where Safaricom Ethiopia is available
- Available
- Ethiopia
- Licence in Ethiopia
- Council of Ministers of Ethiopia, checked September 26, 2026
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Which company operates Safaricom Ethiopia?+
Safaricom Ethiopia is operated by Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia P.L.C.. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Where is Safaricom Ethiopia based?+
Safaricom Ethiopia is based in Ethiopia. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
When was Safaricom Ethiopia founded?+
Safaricom Ethiopia was founded in 2021. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safaricom_Telecommunications_Ethiopia checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Legal entity
“Founded 9 July 2021”
- safaricom.co.ke/about/media-center/publications/press-rel... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Licences
Compiled from 2 source pages, checked October 14, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Monthly fee, Licence type, Deposit protection, Currency conversion fee, Currencies.