Verification guide
Telebirr vs CBE Verification: What Merchants Need to Know
Telebirr and CBE are the two most common payment proofs Ethiopian merchants see daily. They use different reference formats and verification rules.
CBE verification
Requires FT reference plus your full receiving CBE account number.
Telebirr verification
Requires only the Telebirr transaction or receipt number.
Steps
- 1.Check the receipt logo and provider name first.
- 2.Route CBE payments to CBE verification - never only the FT on a Telebirr form.
- 3.Route Telebirr wallet payments to Telebirr verification.
Frequently asked questions
Can one tool verify both?
Yes. Check.et supports both from one dashboard and API with provider-specific fields.