Commercial Bank of Ethiopia is Africa's fifth-largest bank by assets and Ethiopia's dominant bank, holding 75%+ market share in deposits and loans with international SWIFT operations.
How to Use the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) SWIFT Code
When sending a SWIFT international wire to Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), include the BIC CBEIETAA in the "SWIFT/BIC code" or "Bank identifier code" field of your sending bank's wire transfer form.
The 8-character BIC CBEIETAA identifies Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)'s head office. If you are sending to a specific branch, the bank may provide an 11-character BIC with a 3-character branch suffix (e.g. CBEIETAAXXX).
Once your bank sends the wire, your payment gets a 36-character UETR tracking code. Paste it into Ohmyfin's free tracker to see the live SWIFT GPI status — no bank login needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)?
The SWIFT/BIC code for Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) is CBEIETAA. This 8-character code is used to route international wire transfers to Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) on the SWIFT network.
Is CBEIETAA the correct SWIFT code to use?
Yes, CBEIETAA is the primary SWIFT/BIC code for Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE). Always confirm the exact BIC (especially branch suffix) with your recipient or Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)'s official website before sending a large wire.
How do I track a payment from Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)?
Ask the sender (or your bank) for the 36-character UETR tracking code from the MT103 payment confirmation (field 121). Then paste it into Ohmyfin's free SWIFT tracker for the live payment status — no login needed.
What currencies does Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) accept for international wires?
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) handles the following major currencies: ETB, USD, EUR, GBP. Always confirm accepted currencies directly with the bank for your specific corridor.
Track a Payment from Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) — Free
Paste the 36-character UETR from your Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) wire confirmation and see the live SWIFT status in seconds. No bank login, no signup, no charge.