How to pay Ethiopian Airlines from Russia in 2026: air tickets with P2D card
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Ethiopian Airlines is the national airline of Ethiopia. You can pay for air tickets with the P2D virtual card “Purchases and subscriptions”: this is a Mastercard issued abroad. The card appears in your account in 10–15 seconds, and you make the reservation yourself in your account.
The card appears in your account in 10–15 seconds
What you can pay for in Ethiopian Airlines
You will see the exact amount and currency before you confirm the payment.
| What you pay for | When it is charged | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Air ticket | When booking | Price depends on plan and dates |
| Luggage and seats | Separate payments | Added upon purchase or later |
| Change armor | According to the plan rules | Surcharge and fees - separately |
Why a Russian card is declined
Russian bank cards cannot pay for Ethiopian Airlines. Visa and Mastercard cards from Russian banks have not worked abroad since 2022, and Mir cards are rarely accepted outside Russia, so the payment is declined.
A P2D card is issued abroad in dollars, so it works in services that accept Mastercard.
Paying for Ethiopian Airlines with a P2D card
Use the P2D virtual card “Purchases and subscriptions”. You pay yourself — do not give your account password to anyone.
The charge is the price plus a $0.75 fee for each payment. To pay $20, the card needs $20.75. Later payments do not include the issue fee again — top the card up.
How to pay for Ethiopian Airlines with P2D: step by step
Find an option
Open ethiopianairlines.com, select dates and route or object and compare prices.
Check payment terms
Look when the money will be debited - immediately, in parts or upon check-in - and what the cancellation conditions are.
Issue a P2D card
Sign up or sign in to P2D and issue the P2D virtual card “Purchases and subscriptions”. If you already have a card, use it.
Top up the card
Place the booking amount, $0.75 fee and a reserve for a possible deposit on the card.
Enter the card details
Copy the card details from your P2D account, enter them as shown and confirm the payment. If a confirmation prompt appears, confirm it.
Confirm your reservation
Check traveler names, dates and amount.
Check the result
Confirmation will be sent by email, the reservation will appear in your account.
If a Ethiopian Airlines payment fails
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Card declined | Check that the card covers the payment plus the $0.75 fee, and compare the card details. If they are correct, write to P2D support with the time, amount and error text |
| The form asks you to confirm the payment | Confirm the payment the way your P2D account describes, and keep the payment window open until it finishes |
| Deposit written off | This is a temporary block: it will be removed after leaving or returning |
| Need to cancel reservation | Cancel according to the plan rules - the money will be returned to the P2D card |
Do not pay a second time until you have checked the first attempt. You can be charged twice. Never send the full card number or CVC to support.
Can you pay for Ethiopian Airlines with a Russian card
| What to check | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do Russian bank cards work | NoVisa and Mastercard cards from Russian banks have not worked abroad since 2022 |
| Does a P2D card work | Yesif Ethiopian Airlines accepts international Mastercard cards |
If Ethiopian Airlines declines the P2D card, message P2D support on Telegram @p2dio and we will help.
Common questions about paying for Ethiopian Airlines
What is a deposit?
Temporary blocking of the amount on the card in case of additional payments. It is removed after departure or end of the trip.
Is it possible to pay for a reservation for another person?
Yes, if the booking rules allow it. Enter the names of travelers exactly as in the documents.
How to get a refund when cancelling?
According to the plan rules, the money will be returned to the P2D card.
Do I need to give P2D access to my Ethiopian Airlines account?
No. You pay yourself in your own account — do not give the password to anyone.
How much does a P2D card cost?
Issuing a card is $10, the top-up starts at $25, and the fee is $0.75 per payment. Top-ups via SBP have no fee.
Similar services
Paying for something else from the “Airlines” section? Open the instructions for the desired service.
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