How to call Commercial Bank of Ethiopia from abroad
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Ethiopia runs on East Africa Time (UTC+3), no daylight saving. Call in the Addis Ababa morning for the shortest queue.
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Commercial Bank of Ethiopia international call center (alternate)
+251 11 300 0001 Commercial Bank of Ethiopia domestic support short code (blocked from outside Ethiopia)
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The number that works from abroad is +251 11 300 0000. WorldDial dials it from any browser at about $0.50/min, with the rate shown before you connect. Commercial Bank of Ethiopia's 951 short code is for callers inside Ethiopia. From another country you need the Addis Ababa international line.
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About Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
WorldDial connects to +251 11 300 0000 from any browser, no Ethiopian SIM needed. Ethiopia landline rates start from $0.50/min, billed per minute, rounded up. Check the live rate in the dialer before you call. A backup line, +251 11 300 0001, is published for the same call centre.
Why calling from abroad is difficult
- ✗The 951 short code is domestic-only and does not connect from abroad
- ✗Inbound calls to Ethiopia can be expensive on mobile roaming, often several dollars per minute
- ✗OTP checks often go to an Ethiopian mobile registered on the account
- ✗Addis Ababa business hours sit several hours ahead of the US and Europe, so evening calls from the West miss the queue
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Practical tips
- 💡Dial +251 11 300 0000, not 951
- 💡Call 09:00-11:00 East Africa Time for the shortest queue
- 💡Have your account number, CBE branch, and any transfer reference ready before dialing
- 💡If +251 11 300 0000 does not ring, try +251 11 300 0001
- 💡Never share your full card number, PIN, or internet-banking password with a caller claiming to be CBE
Frequently asked questions
What is Commercial Bank of Ethiopia's international phone number?
+251 11 300 0000 is the Addis Ababa call-centre line that works from abroad. An alternate line is +251 11 300 0001. The domestic 951 short code does not connect from overseas.
Can I call CBE toll-free from abroad?
No. 951 is a domestic support code. From abroad you dial a paid Addis Ababa number such as +251 11 300 0000.
What does it cost to call Commercial Bank of Ethiopia from abroad?
WorldDial dials Ethiopian landlines from about $0.50/min. The live rate is shown in the dialer before you connect.
What documents do I need before calling?
Account number, branch, and any transfer or letter reference. For card issues, have the last four digits of the card and the date of the last transaction.
Will WhatsApp reach CBE customer service?
No. CBE customer service for accounts, cards, and transfers is a phone-network call to a published bank number, not a WhatsApp account.
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