# CBE Birr receipt check online — Verify.ET

> CBE Birr payment verification for wallet and mobile receipt checks. Verify.ET is an independent verification platform, not part of CBE Birr. It is not a bank or payment gateway and does not hold or move funds.

- Page: https://verify.et/verify/cbebirr
- Last updated: 2026-10-05
- Official CBE Birr support: Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, CBE Birr (https://combanketh.et/ways-of-banking/cbe-birr)
- Account: not needed for a check. Checks without an account have a small hourly limit and partly hidden party names; sign in for full details, saved history and more checks.

Check a CBE Birr receipt online by submitting the receipt number and phone number in 251XXXXXXXXX format. No account is needed to run the check. This route is for CBE Birr wallet receipts, not classic CBE FT bank transfers.

## What you need

- Receipt number
- Phone (251XXXXXXXXX)

## How to verify

1. Open /verify/cbebirr.
2. Enter the CBE Birr receipt number from the customer payment proof.
3. Enter the phone number in 251XXXXXXXXX format.
4. Submit and review status before fulfillment.
5. Escalate odd amounts or reused receipts using verification history.

## Who it is for

Retailers and services that accept CBE Birr wallet payments and need phone-linked receipt checks.

## What the result means

A successful CBE Birr check returns structured verification status plus available receipt fields such as amount, parties, reference, and timestamps when the provider data is available. Pending means the job is still processing; not found or failed means the details did not resolve to a usable receipt—re-check typing, suffixes, and provider status before releasing goods.

## Common problems

### Local 09… phone format

The public form expects 251XXXXXXXXX. Convert local mobile numbers before submitting.

### Using CBE bank FT fields here

CBE core banking FT references belong on /verify/cbe, not the CBE Birr wallet route.

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I verify a CBE Birr payment?

Open the CBE Birr verification page, enter the receipt number and phone in 251XXXXXXXXX format, then submit the request.

### What phone format does CBE Birr verification use?

CBE Birr verification expects the phone number in 251XXXXXXXXX format.

### Is CBE Birr the same as CBE transfer verification?

No. CBE Birr is the wallet flow with receipt number plus phone. CBE transfer verification uses the Receipt ID alone.

## Guides and tools

- [Spot fake payment screenshots](https://verify.et/blog/fake-payment-screenshot-ethiopia-merchant-guide): What to compare before releasing goods when a customer sends a screenshot.
- [Manual checks or the API?](https://verify.et/blog/manual-verification-vs-api-ethiopian-merchants): When counter checks are enough and when to automate verification.
- [CBE Birr verification status](https://verify.et/status/cbebirr): Check whether CBE Birr checks are slow or unavailable before treating a pending result as fake.
- [Automate CBE Birr checks with the API](https://verify.et/docs/api): Send CBE Birr references from your order system and receive the result by polling or webhook.