Mela is a U.S. diaspora banking built for the Ethiopian community.
If you live in the U.S., support family in Ethiopia, and spend with Ethiopian businesses, Mela was built for you.
With Mela, you can open a U.S. bank account from your phone, manage money digitally, send money directly to a bank account in Ethiopia through an official transfer, pay participating Ethiopian businesses, and collect points on eligible purchases.
Mela is built for the real money moments Ethiopian diaspora families and businesses handle every week: banking in the U.S., supporting Ethiopia, paying participating businesses, and seeing proof of what happened.
What you can do in Mela:
- Open your U.S. bank account from your phone
- Manage money from your phone
- Send money to a bank account in Ethiopia through an official transfer
- See the best official rate available today before you send
- Pay participating Ethiopian businesses with your phone, Mela account, or Mela card
- Collect points on eligible purchases
- Get support when something is unclear
Start with one money moment. Let Mela earn the rest.
Mela is more than a money transfer app. It’s building a financial platform designed specifically for the Ethiopian diaspora. I love the idea of having one place to send money home, support Ethiopian businesses, and connect with the community through modern financial tools. The app is easy to use, the transfers are smooth, and it’s exciting to see a company building technology with our community in mind. Looking forward to seeing all the new features they bring in the future!
Fast and better rates guaranteed
YonaYoni
I had a great experience using Mela platform. Transactions were fast, secure, and easy to complete, and the app was simple to navigate. Customer support was responsive when I had a question, and overall the service has been reliable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a convenient way to send and receive money.
Seamless transfers once connected to bank account
Semaly5
First time using transfer apps to send to my family . Was very easy to create the account that I needed and verify my identity . After linking it to my bank it has been a life saver . Also have been able to get unbeatable prices !
I highly recommend this app
Ethio M
I’ve been using Mela to send money to Ethiopia, and I genuinely love it. It’s easy to use, feels reliable, and the whole process is smooth and stress-free. I can send funds quickly and support people back home with confidence, so I’ll definitely keep using it.
What's new:
• A guided intro walks you through Mela when you first open the app
• Filter your transaction history and notifications to find things faster
• Redesigned send-to-bank and exchange-rate screens
• Your email is now prefilled when you log back in after signing out
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Version 6.0.13
The developer, Mela Finance Inc, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Location
Contact Info
User Content
Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Financial Info
Contacts
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
Mela Finance Inc
Size
169.6 MB
Category
Finance
Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English
Age Rating
4+
4+
This app has an age rating of 4+ with content restrictions.
Some content may be rated higher, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls.
