Verification guide
How to Verify Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Transactions in Ethiopia
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) remains the most common settlement rail for Ethiopian businesses. Check.et validates CBE payments by matching the FT transaction reference on the customer receipt with the receiving account suffix, then returns structured payment data your team can trust at the counter or in your dashboard.
Open CBE verification pageWhat you need to verify CBE
Transaction reference (FT…) (required) — e.g. FT26144SG2ST. Account suffix (last 8 digits) (required) — e.g. 11992208
Who uses CBE verification
Retail counters confirming in-person CBE transfers. Delivery teams validating payment before handover. Finance teams reconciling daily CBE inflows. Developers automating CBE checks through the REST API
Why automate verification
Manual screenshot checks slow counters and create disputes. Check.et returns structured JSON, team history, and API access so verification scales across branches and apps.
Steps
- 1.Collect the CBE receipt or screenshot from the customer and locate the FT reference number.
- 2.Enter the last 8 digits of the receiving CBE account that should have been credited.
- 3.Run verification in Check.et — we query the official CBE record and return amount, payer, and timestamp.
- 4.Save the result to your workspace history for audits and dispute resolution.
FAQ
What is a CBE FT reference number?
It is the transfer reference printed on CBE receipts, usually starting with FT followed by alphanumeric characters. Both the FT reference and receiving account suffix are required to verify the payment.
Can I verify CBE with only the reference number?
No. CBE verification requires the FT reference plus the last eight digits of the credited account to match the official record.
Does Check.et support CBE receipt images?
Yes. You can upload CBE receipt screenshots in the dashboard when image verification is enabled for your workspace.