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Abay Insurance
Abyssinia Remit
Adaday Microfinance Institution S.C.
32
Adale Dawit Dagnachew
Addis Capital Goods Finance Business S.C.
Addis Ababa
Addis Credit and Saving Institution
Addis International Bank
AdmasPay Financial Technology S.C
NPS-PII/021/2025
Afar Microfinance Institution S.C
34
AFRICA EXCHANGE/Afriex Inc
Africa Insurance Company
Africa Village Financial Services S.C.
8
AfroPay Digital Financial Technology S.C
NPS-PSO/017/2025
Aggar Microfinance S.C.
19
Ahadu Bank
Aharon Forex Bureau
HCO/IFB/12/2024
Akufada Microfinance S.C
42
Alansari Exchange (Cash)
Amal Microfinance S.C
44
Amhara Bank
AMHRETAA
Amhara Credit and Saving Institution
Ammann Forex Bureau
AMT/IFB/10/2024
Amole (Dashen Bank)
Digital payment platform from Dashen Bank with merchant payments and bill pay.
Arif Remit
Awash Bank
578 branches
Awash Bank S.C. is one of Ethiopia's leading private commercial banks, established in 1994 as the first private bank in the country following financial sector liberalization. Founded with initial capital of ETB 24.2 million, the bank has grown to become a major financial institution serving millions of customers across Ethiopia. Awash Bank offers comprehensive banking services including savings accounts, time deposits, loans, foreign exchange services, and digital banking solutions. The bank has pioneered several innovative services in the Ethiopian banking sector, including mobile banking and electronic payment systems. With a strong focus on customer service and technological advancement, Awash Bank serves retail customers, small and medium enterprises, and corporate clients. The bank has established itself as a reliable partner for the Ethiopian diaspora through specialized remittance services and diaspora-focused banking products. Awash Bank operates one of the largest branch networks among private banks in Ethiopia, with presence in major cities and towns across all regions of the country.
Awash Insurance Company
Awra Amba Microfinance S.C
45
AYOTAN Forex Bureau
AYT/IFB/09/2024
Bank of Abyssinia
ABYSETAA
Benishangul-Gumuz Microfinancing S.C.
15
Beqelal Financial Technology S.C
NPS-PSO/018/2025
Berhan Bank
BRHAETAA
Berhan Insurance
Bilale Microfinance S.C
49
Binget Microfinance Institution S.C
050/2022
BirrLink Financial Technologies S.C
NPS-PSO/014/2025
BirrLink Remittance Inc
Bole Atlantic International
Botim Money Technology LLC
Bunna Insurance
Bunna International Bank
BUNNETAA
Buusaa Gonofaa MicroFinancing S.C.
9
Cash Express
Cash Go
Cashflow Financial Technologies S.C
NPS-PSO/011/2024
CBE Connect
CBEBirr (Commercial Bank of Ethiopia)
Mobile banking and payment service from the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia.
Chapa Remit
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
1800 branches
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) is the largest and oldest commercial bank in Ethiopia, established in 1963. As a state-owned financial institution, CBE has played a pivotal role in Ethiopia's economic development for over six decades. The bank serves millions of customers across the country through its extensive network of over 1,800 branches, making it the most accessible banking institution in Ethiopia. CBE offers comprehensive banking services including savings accounts, loans, foreign exchange services, and digital banking solutions. The bank has been at the forefront of financial inclusion initiatives, serving both urban and rural populations with tailored products for various segments including diaspora communities, youth, women, and small businesses. CBE's commitment to modernization is evident through its mobile banking platform CBEBirr and internet banking services, making banking accessible to customers nationwide.
Cooperative Bank of Oromia
COOPETAA
Cornerstone Insurance
Crisscross Fx Limited
Dahabshiil
Leading remittance company serving East African diaspora corridors.
Dana Express LLC
Dashen Bank
DASHETAA
DBH Forex Bureau
DBH/IFB/06/2024
Debo Microfinance Institution S.C.
36
Debub Capital Goods Finance Business S.C.
Hawasa, Ethiopia
Debub Global Bank
DGBKETAA
Dedebit Credit and Saving Institution
Destta, INC.
Development Bank of Ethiopia
DBUIETAA
Digaf Micro Credit Provider S.C.
22
Dire Microfinance Institution S.C.
18
Dubai Remit
Dynamic Microfinance S.C.
27
Elsabi Microfinance S.C
40
Enat Bank
ENATETA1
EPay Financial Services S.C
NPS-PSO/019/2025
ESHET Microfinance Institution S.C.
13
Ethio Dash
Ethio Forex Bureau
EFT/IFB/02/2024
Ethio Solutions Inc (Ethio Pay)
Ethio-Lease Ethiopian Capital Goods Finance Business S.C.
Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Insurance Corporation
Ethiopian Reinsurance Company
Ethiotelecom | Telebirr
NPS PII/01/2021
Ezremit
Fast Pay Exchange
Fenanpay Solutions S.C
NPS-PSO/009/2024
FinPay Digital Financial Solution S.C
NPS-PII/020/2025
Finpay Tech Limited (UK)
Flexy Remit PTY LTD
FOUR X Forex Bureau
DFI/IFB/03/2024
Frank Remit
Gadaa Bank
GDAAETAA
Gambella Microfinancing S.C.
26
Gasha Micro Financing S.C
5
Global Bank Ethiopia
Global Currency
Global Forex Bureau
AAA/IFB/04/2024
Global Insurance Company
GOGIBA Microfinance Institution S.C.
Goh Betoch Bank
GOBEETAA
Golden Money Transfer
Grand Microfinance Institution S.C
39
Harar Microfinance Institution S.Co
18
Harbu Microfinancing Institution S.C.
17
HelloCash (Amhara Bank)
Mobile money service with strong presence in Amhara region.
Hibret Bank
UNTDETAA
Hijra Bank
Hijra Insurance
Institution Name
License Number
KAAFI Microfinance Institution S.C.
41
Kacha Remit
Kaza Capital Goods Finance Business S.C.
Mekele, Ethiopia
KebronHill Microfinance Institution
MFI/071/2024
kefita Microfinance S.C
51
Kendil Microfinance Institution S.C.
26
Kershi Microfinance Institution S.C.
35
KisPay Financial Solutions S.C
NPS-PSO/015/2025
Laki Remit
LakiPay Financial Technologies S.C
NPS-PSO/012/2025
Lari Exchange
Lefayeda Credit and Saving S.C.
24
Lideta Microfinance Institution S.C.
30
Lion Insurance Company
Lion International Bank
LINTETA1
Liyu Microfinance Institution S.C
Lucy Insurance
M-BIRR
Mobile financial service for rural and underserved communities.
Mama Pay
Marchiwa Microfinance S.C
46
Master Card Settlemen
Mefthe Microfinance S.C
52
Meklit Microfinance Institution S.C.
12
Mela Finance Inc
Metemamen Microfinancing Institution S.C.
17
Midre-Geez Microfinance Institution S.C
MFI/072/2025
Minte International Corp.
Mojo Money Transfer LLC
Money Exchange
Money Transfer
MoneyGram Ethiopia
International money transfer through partner banks in Ethiopia.
Neo Microfinance S.C
41
Nib International Bank
NIBIETAA
Nile Insurance Company
Nisir Microfinance Institution S.C.
31
Nyala Insurance
Omo Bank
OSCOETAA
Omo Microfinance Institution
ONE Microfinance Institution S.C.
20
Oromia Capital Goods Finance Business S.C.
Addis Ababa
Oromia Credit and Saving Share Company
Oromia Insurance Company
Oromia International Bank
ORINETAA
PawaPay Digital Financial Services S.C
NPS-PSO/010/2024
Payment System Operators
Paypal INC
Peace Micro Financing S.C.
33
Rama Microfinance S.C
50
Rammis Bank
RMSIETAA
Rays Microfinance Institution S.C.
33
Red Sea Money Transfer Ltd, (UK Only)
Remitly Inc.
Ria Money Transfer
Competitive remittance rates for Ethiopia corridors from US, Europe and Gulf.
Robust Forex Bureau
RBG/IFB/01/2024
Rooha Forex Bureau
RFT/IFB/07/2024
Safari M-Pesa Mobile Financial Services Plc
Safari Pay Corp.
Safaricom Ethiopia PLC | M-PESA
NPS/PII/003/2023
SAHAL Microfinance Institution S.C
40
Selam Express
Semien Microfinance S.C
47
SGCPAY (AUS) Limited
Shabelle Bank
Sheba Forex Bureau
SFB/IFB/11/2024
Sheger Microfinance Institution S.C.
37
Shift Financial Service
Shop2Shop Money Transfer
Sibrat Forex Bureau
SIT/IFB/08/2024
Sidama Bank
SDMAETAA
Siinqee Bank
Smile Pay
Solution INC
StarPay Financial Service S.C
NPS-PSO/013/2025
Sunpay Financial Solutions S.C
NPS/PSO/004/2021
Swiss Remit
Tana Microfinance Institutions S.C
39
Taypay Forex Bureau
TFT/IFB/13/2024
TeleBirr (Ethio Telecom)
Ethiopia largest mobile money platform with 40M+ registered users.
Telebirr Remit
Terra Payment Service (UK) Limited
Tesfa Microfinance Institution S.C.
25
Timeless Pay Tech Solutions S.C
NPS-PSO/016/2025
ToloPay Financial Technology S.C
NPS-PII/005/2025
Torban Microfinance S.C
48
Transfast Remitance, LLC
Transfer to Mobile Financial Service Ltd (Thunes)
Tsedey Bank
Tsega Insurance
Tsehay Bank
Tsehay Insurance
U Remit International
United Insurance Company
UPESI Money Transfer Limited
VISA International Service
Vision Fund Microfinance Institution S.C.
6
Vitabirr Financial Services S.C
NPS-PII/006/2025
Waliya Capital Goods Finance Business S.C.
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Wasasa Microfinance Institution S.C.
14
Wegagen Bank
WEGAETAA
Wegen Send
Western Union Ethiopia
Global money transfer service available through Ethiopian bank branches.
Wise (TransferWise)
Low-fee international transfers using mid-market exchange rate.
World Remit Ltd
Worldwide Cash Express
Xpress Money Transfer Service
Yagout Pay Financial Technology S.C
NPS/PSO/008/2023
Yaya Payment Instrument Issuer S.C
NPS/PII/004/2023
Yaya Wallet
Yegna Microfinance Institution S.C
37
Yemsirach Microfinance Institution S.C.
38
Yeshewabirhan Microfinance S.C
43
Yoga Forex Bureau
YOT/IFB/05/2024
ZamZam Bank
Zemen Bank
ZEMNETAA
Zemen Insurance S.C.
Zenji Exchange
Abay Bank
ABAYETAA
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