Last updated: September 27, 2026
Effective date: August 2, 2026
Circl is built to finally pay Ethiopian creators — no Creator Fund waiting list, no geographic lockout, and no algorithm suppression of local culture. This page outlines how the Creator Program operates in Ethiopia: eligibility rules, fan subscriptions, tips, revenue split, and monthly telebirr payouts.
Unlike traditional social platforms that restrict monetized Creator Funds in Africa or delay local payouts, Circl gives independent creators across Ethiopia the tools to monetize short videos directly. Turn your community into recurring income through Subscriptions and Tips.
Monetization tools are unlocked as soon as your Creator application is approved. An official Creator badge then appears on your profile.
To join the Circl Creator Program in Ethiopia, applicants must:
Offer your supporters exclusive subscriber-only content. Subscriptions are priced for the Ethiopian market. Fans pay through the App Store, in their own local currency, at checkout:
| Subscription Tier | Price (USD, approx. ETB) |
|---|---|
| Monthly Fan Access | ~$1.49 (≈ ETB 240) |
Your supporters can send one-time virtual Tips to show appreciation for your videos and short clips, priced specifically for the local Ethiopian market:
| Tip Type | Price (USD, approx. ETB) |
|---|---|
| Spark ✨ | ~$0.49 (≈ ETB 80) |
| Sun ☀️ | ~$1.49 (≈ ETB 240) |
| Flame 🔥 | ~$2.49 (≈ ETB 405) |
Birr amounts are approximate, converted at about 162 ETB per US dollar (September 2026). Exact prices in the fan's local currency are displayed in-app at checkout. Your earnings are always paid to you in Ethiopian birr (ETB).
Circl operates a straightforward, fixed revenue share model on all Subscription and Tip income generated by Ethiopian creators:
| Stakeholder | Share Percentage |
|---|---|
| Apple / Google (Store Fees) | 15% |
| Circl Platform Fee | 5% |
| Creator (Net Share) | 80% |
Official Country Managers in Ethiopia enjoy a 0% Circl platform fee under the terms of the Country Manager Program.
Creator earnings are processed monthly on the 5th of each month, covering all accumulated revenues from the preceding calendar month. A minimum payout threshold of $20 USD (or equivalent in ETB) applies. Earnings below this amount automatically carry over to the following payout cycle.
Ethiopian creators receive their monthly net earnings directly in their telebirr wallet — no foreign bank account or international wire required. Funds are converted and deposited in ETB straight to the mobile wallet linked to your Creator Settings.
| Payout Method | Estimated Transfer Fee |
|---|---|
| Telebirr Wallet Transfer | Shown in the app before each payout |
Applicable transfer fees are deducted directly from your net share (80%) when each monthly payout is made. Your estimated net payout amount is displayed in the app before each payout.
Circl – Ethiopia Creator Support
Email: contact@app-circl.com
Address: LBT Synergy, 34 avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, France
Disclaimer: This documentation provides full transparency regarding the Circl Creator Program in Ethiopia. Revenue splits, local pricing and payout options are subject to evolution; active in-app terms and Circl's formal Terms of Use supersede this text in case of conflict.