Digital wallets
Klarna
Klarna is a popular Buy Now Pay Later payment method that allows customers to pay for purchases over time. Pay later with Klarna provides customers a flexible payment timeline after the service has been utilized. This payment method is currently offered from Sweden, Norway, Denmark,Germany and Finland.
ApplePay
A mobile payment and digital wallet service by Apple that allows secure payments using Apple devices. This payment method is available from United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, Sweden, South Africa, and UAE on Ethiopian airlines mobile app only.
PayPal e Wallet
A global online payment system that enables secure transactions using your PayPal account or linked cards. This payment method is available on all countries with USD selling currency on Ethiopian Airlines website and mobile app.
Local cards
UnionPay
A popular payment network in Asia, primarily China. Allows card-based transactions and supports secure online payments.
Bancontact
Bancontact is a Belgian payment method that allows customers to pay directly from their bank account using their debit card. It is widely accepted for online and in-store transactions in Belgium.
Elo Card
Elo is one of the major domestic debit and credit card brands of Brazil. The scheme can support credit and prepaid transactions. Elo is a pure domestic card brand in Brazil and only allows for transactions in Brazilian Real currency. The Elo credit card supports installment that allows the passenger to spread their payments for online purchases over a certain period. Ethiopian airlines accept Installment payment from Brazil through Elo card.
Mobile payment
Wave
A mobile money service popular in West Africa. It allows users to send and receive money, pay bills, and make purchases using a mobile app linked to their phone number. This payment method is available for customers booking from Ivory coast and Senegal on Ethiopian Airlines Website and Mobile Application.
Airtel Money
A mobile money service by Airtel, allowing secure transactions and bill payments via mobile. This payment method is available for customers booking from Congo Republic, Congo DRC, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana and Gabon on Ethiopian Airlines Website and Mobile Application.
M-Pesa
A mobile money transfer service that enables deposits, withdrawals, and payments via mobile. This payment method is available for customers booking from Kenya. and Ethiopia on Ethiopian Airlines Website and Mobile Application.
Moov
A mobile money platform offered by Moov telecom in several African countries. It enables customers to transfer funds, pay for goods and services, and top up airtime via mobile. This payment method is available for customers booking from Gabon and Benin on Ethiopian Airlines Website and Mobile Application.
Vodafone
Vodafone's M-Pesa mobile money transfer allows users to make payment from their mobile wallet. This payment method is available for customers booking from Ghana on Ethiopian Airlines Website and Mobile Application.
Bank Transfer
Direct transfer of funds from your bank account to the merchant’s account. Requires accurate banking details
IATAPay
An airline industry-specific payment solution designed for secure and efficient transactions through IATA channels. This payment method is available for customers booking from Belgium, Spain, Austria, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Ghana, Spain (BIZUM), Brazil, Singapore, Honk Kong, India, Portugal and Malaysia on Ethiopian Airlines Mobile Application Only.
iDEAL
A Dutch online banking payment method that allows customers to pay directly from their bank account using their bank’s secure environment.
SOFORT
SOFORT Banking is a real-time bank transfer payment method that passengers based in Germany can use to transfer funds directly to Ethiopian airlines from their bank accounts. Passenger enters their sort code/bank code. They enter a username and password to login to their bank account. They then enter a transaction authentication number (TAN) or equivalent depending on the country and their bank.
ShebaPay
Sheba pay is an instant bank transfer option that ET introduces in
partnership with IATA. The scheme enables real-time payments from
customers who book tickets on the airlines
mobile application, with the money transferred directly to the carrier
without the involvement of third-parties.
International cards
International cards
Ethiopian Airlines accepts credit and debit cards when they are branded as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, China Union Pay, JCB and UATP.
Buy now pay later
Pay pal pay later
A pay pal pay later service allows customers to split payments or defer payment for purchases. This payment method is available for customers booking from United sates, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, France, Italy and Spain on Ethiopian Airlines Mobile Application Only.
Pay Later (Klarna)
A buy-now-pay-later service that allows customers to split payments or defer payment for purchases. This payment method is available for customers booking from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Germany and Sweden on Ethiopian Airlines website and Mobile App.
Klarna Pay overtime is available from Germany only.
Others
Mobile Banking
Passengers can make payment through a mobile banking options from a number of African countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ethiopia and others. By this payment method passengers will not be expected to travel to the banks in person rather they can make the payment electronically.
FAQs
Can I 'Book & Hold' a reservation and pay later?Yes, you can hold your reservation for 24 hours and pay later with credit card on Ethiopian airlines website or on the mobile application. Please note that the booking will be active only for 24 hours and it will be canceled afterwards.
Can I make payment online with my credit card for another person when I am not travelling myself?
For security reasons, the holder of the credit card may be contacted by email to verify the credit card used at the airport or at nearby Ethiopian ticket office for in person verification.
Online Credit card payment available to all destinations?
Yes, credit card payment is allowed from all Ethiopian destinations.
Which credit cards can be used for online booking?
You can pay with the following credit cards:
- VISA Card
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Diners Club / Discover
- JCB Card
- China Union Pay
- UATP
How can I make payment with a credit card on ethiopianairlines.com?
Once you’re on the payment page, you’ll be required to enter several pieces of information to complete the payment.
- Choose "Credit/Debit Card" as Your Payment Method
There will sometimes be an option to choose the type of credit card you’re using, e.g. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or a store credit card. If your credit card processor isn’t listed in the box, the merchant doesn’t accept that type of credit card. You’ll have to use another type of credit. - Enter Your card details as it Appears on Your Credit/Debit Card
Look at the credit card to verify that you’ve entered your name correctly. Then, enter your credit card information: the credit card number, expiration date, and security code. For Visa, MasterCard, and Discover, the three-digit security code will be printed at the back of the card after the credit/debit card number. The four-digit security code for American Express credit cards is printed on the front-right of the card, directly above the credit card number. - Submit the Payment
Once you've ensured that everything is accurate, select the button to submit your order. If your card is enrolled for 3D Secure authentication you will be redirected to the issuing bank page and requested to enter additional information
After making booking online for how long my booking will stay without being cancelled?
For passengers selecting hold reservation and pay latter option the below ticket time table is applicable:-
If Departure time is | Booking will be cancelled after |
| Less than 48 hours | 12 hours |
| Between 48 and 72 hours | 24 hours |
| Between 72 hours and 3 month | 48 hours |
| Above 3 month | 3days |
