Virtual VISA Card
Global remittances via telebirr virtual card from 190+ countries
Register for a Virtual Visa card and share a 16-digit card number with the sender.
Steps to Use Visa Direct
Register for Virtual Visa card number
- Apply for the Virtual Visa card service using the telebirr SuperApp under the ‘’My Visa’’ option.
- You are required to update and set up the telebirr SuperApp on your mobile device for the service.
Obtain Virtual Visa Card
After registration, you will be notified via SMS to get 16-digit virtual Visa card number that you can see under ‘My Visa card number’ on the telebirr super App.
Share Card details
- Provide the 16-digit virtual Visa card number generated by the telebirr super App to the sender.
- Communicate the card details securely to the sender.
Money Transfer
-The sender initiates the transfer using the provided virtual Visa card number.
- You will receive the transferred money via your telebirr account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VISA direct service?
- VISA direct service is a service that allows VISA cardholders to send remittances/money to other VISA cardholders using a 16-digit VISA card number (Permanent Account Number: PAN).
What is a telebirr Virtual VISA Number?
- It is a VISA card service where telebirr customers can request a Virtual VISA card number using telebirr SuperApp.
How can a telebirr customer request a Virtual VISA card
- Customer can apply for a Virtual VISA number as follows
- Log in to telebirr SuperApp => Click MY VISA (found on the Home page) => Click Apply for VISA number
How can a customer know his Virtual VISA number has been issued?
- Customers will receive a short SMS from “telebirr” whenever their VISA number is ready.
How long does it take to get a Virtual VISA number on telebirr?
- The Virtual VISA number will be created in one hour
How can a customer view his VISA number?
- Log in to telebirr SuperApp => Click MY VISA (found on the Home page) => Click My VISA card number
Who is eligible for a telebirr Virtual VISA number?
- Virtual VISA number is only available for telebirr customers who use telebirr SuperApp only.
For what purpose virtual VISA card number use
- telebirr Virtual VISA cardholders can receive money directly to their telebirr wallet from anyone Worldwide by sharing their 16-digit Virtual VISA numbers.
Can I use my Virtual VISA for payments?
- No, at present, only remittances are possible. However, the cross-border payments are subject to NBE directives and will be managed through the telebirr USD wallet introduction following a detailed review of the relevant NBE regulations.
What is the CVC and Expiry date?
- A CVC (Card Verification Code) is a three-digit security code on the back of your Visa card, used to verify online and phone transactions.
- The Visa expiration date is the date after which your Visa card is no longer valid for transactions. It is found on the front of your card and is formatted as month/year.
How can I get my Virtual VISA number with Expire date (MM/YY) and CVC?
- For now, the purpose of the Virtual card is to receive inward remittances directly to the telebirr wallet from other VISA cardholders worldwide by sharing their Virtual 16-digit VISA number. At the initiation of the outbound payment, Ethio telecom will reveal the expiration date and CVC of your virtual card on the telebirr SuperApp.
What is the importance of the expiration date (MM/YY) and CVC?
- The Expiry date and CVC of your Virtual card are used to make outbound online payments.
What additional information I should know about the Expiration date (MM/YY) and CVC?
- The expiration date (MM/YY) and CVC (Card Verification Code) are crucial for the security and validity of your Visa card. So, you should avoid sharing your card details with others, and use secure websites for online transactions.