Receive USD as an
Ethiopian Freelancer

Yes! Mela works seamlessly with Upwork, Fiverr, PayPal, and all major freelance platforms. You'll get a real USD account number and routing number that you can use to receive payments directly from any platform or client.

We accept Ethiopian Passports and Fayda ID for verification. No U.S. address or SSN required. Simply upload your ID and take a selfie—we'll verify you within 24 hours.

Account verification usually takes 24 hours or less. Once you upload your Passport or Fayda ID and complete the selfie verification, our team will review and approve your account quickly so you can start receiving payments.

Mela offers competitive fees that are significantly lower than PayPal and traditional alternatives—you can save up to 80% on transaction fees. We're transparent about our pricing, and you'll see all fees clearly before confirming any transaction.

Payments typically arrive in minutes, not days. Unlike traditional methods that can take 7-10 days, Mela is built for speed so you can access your earnings when you need them.

Absolutely. We use bank-level security with biometric login, 2FA, and instant card lock features. Plus, we maintain 100% reserve safeguarding—we never lend out your funds, eliminating bank-run risk.