Escrow before handover
A buyer pays Bilu, not a stranger. The seller sees protected funds, the buyer inspects the item, and payment is released only when the deal is right.
Made in Ethiopia, for Ethiopia
A marketplace built for everyday Ethiopian trade.
A safer way to meet, pay, and sell.
A home for trusted local commerce.
Bilu Store is operated by Bilu Store Technology P.L.C., a company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Every deal is protected by escrow, so the buyer's payment is held until the item is handed over. Sellers pay a service fee of 5% on the free plan or 2% on Pro, charged only on completed sales. Buying and selling happen in the Bilu Store Android app; this website is for browsing.
The problem we solve
Too many marketplace deals depend on cash, unknown identities, and hurried meetings. Buyers worry about fake sellers and paying for the wrong item; honest sellers carry cash risk and lose time to people who never intend to buy.
How Bilu solves it
Two practical protections, built into the deal.
Fayda ID verification
Members can optionally verify their identity through Fayda. The Verified badge gives people a clearer signal before they agree to meet or transact.
“We started Bilu after seeing good people lose money in ordinary online deals. Our goal is simple: make local buying feel clear enough that families and small businesses can trade with confidence.”
Founder, Bilu Store