Buy and Sell Safely Across Ethiopia
Bilu Store is an Ethiopian online marketplace that connects local buyers and sellers. Discover products, arrange secure deals, and use escrow-protected payments through the Bilu Store mobile app.
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How Buying and Selling Works on Bilu Store
Every deal follows the same secure escrow flow — real people buying from real people across Ethiopia, with your money protected the entire way.
Find & Choose
Browse thousands of listings from real people across Ethiopia. Every seller is Fayda-verified — their identity, deal history, and buyer ratings are visible before you commit.
Pay into Escrow
Your money goes into a secure escrow account — not to the seller. It stays locked until you confirm satisfaction.
Confirm & Release
Got the item as described? Approve the release. Something wrong? Open a dispute. Our team resolves issues within hours — with a full refund if the seller falls short.
A safer marketplace for Ethiopia
Browse and sell electronics, vehicles, fashion, home products, furniture, and everyday items. Every feature is designed to make buying and selling safer and more trustworthy.
Escrow Protection
No deal happens without escrow. Your money is held in a neutral account and only released when you confirm you're satisfied — never before.
Verified Sellers
Every seller is Fayda-verified — real identity, real accountability. Their completed deals, ratings, and verified status are visible before you commit.
Real-time Chat
Communicate directly with the person you're buying from through our secure in-app messaging. All messages are encrypted end-to-end.
Protected on Both Sides
Buyers get a full refund if the item doesn't arrive or isn't as described. Sellers get guaranteed payment — no chargebacks, no reversals after release.
Fast Dispute Resolution
Average resolution: 4.2 hours. Our team works in Amharic and English, 7 days a week, until every dispute is settled fairly.
Ethiopia-First Design
Amharic-first interface, optimized for older Android devices, and designed for variable connectivity across all regions.
Real stories from real traders
Buyers and sellers across Ethiopia trade with confidence every day.
“I sold my laptop and received payment the same day the buyer confirmed. The escrow gave me total confidence I'd actually get paid.”
“Ordered a traditional coffee set from Addis. The item was exactly as described. Escrow meant I could buy with zero stress.”
“Both bought and sold on Bilu Store. The process is smooth, and knowing my money is protected makes all the difference.”
Everything you need to know
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
When you start a deal on Bilu Store, your payment goes into a neutral escrow account — not directly to the seller. The seller only receives the money after you confirm you received the item and are satisfied. If something's wrong, you open a dispute and we investigate.
Absolutely. Your funds are held in a secure escrow account managed by Bilu Store. They're only released when you confirm satisfaction with your deal. If there's any issue, open a dispute — buyers get a full refund if the item isn't as described or doesn't arrive.
Typical deals complete within 2-3 days including delivery. Once you confirm receipt, the seller receives payment within 24 hours. Dispute resolution averages 4.2 hours.
If a seller fails to deliver within the agreed timeframe, you can open a dispute directly in the app. Our team reviews the case and issues a full refund within 24 hours — guaranteed.
We use Ethiopia's Fayda national digital ID system. Simply follow the prompts in the app to scan your ID. The process takes a few minutes and unlocks full selling privileges. Your verified badge and deal history are visible to buyers — building trust with every completed deal.
Bilu Store charges a 3.5% escrow service fee on each deal, deducted from the seller's payout. The exact amount is always shown before you confirm — no hidden costs. Listing items is always free. Buyers pay no fees.
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