The Compliance-First Remittance Rail for the New Ethiopia
Send money home instantly—legally, safely, with joy.
About Us
Destta - an instant, cross-border payments platform specifically engineered for the post-2024 regulatory landscape.
The name Destta in Amharic means happiness/joy. It is a conscious attempt to shift the narrative from "transaction" to "emotion"—sending money is about sending care, support, and joy.
Built by the former *** of the Ethiopian Financial Sector.
Destta = Hawala Speed + Bank Trust
Built by the former *** of the Ethiopian Financial Sector.
Key Features
Instant (T+0) Settlement
Via pre-funded liquidity without waiting for settlement
Market-Based Exchange Rate
Fair and transparent exchange rates based on real market conditions
Multiple Delivery Options
Terminate funds via integration with Ethio Telecom/Safaricom/all banks into three buckets: mobile wallet, all bank accounts, and cash pickup
Fully Compliant
We don't send to "black holes" unlike hawalas. Every transaction is tracked and compliant
Mobile-First (2-minute KYC)
Complete your identity verification in just 2 minutes, all from your mobile device
Effective Customer Support
Get help in Amharic, English, and other local languages
Ready to Experience the Future of Remittances?
Join us in making money transfers instant, safe, and joyful.
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