NBE-Regulated Registry

Ethiopia's complete
financial institution registry.

Every bank, insurer, microfinance institute, payment operator, money transfer agency and FX bureau licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia. Verified, profiled and compared free.

220
NBE-licensed institutions
219
Active institutions
8
Institution categories

NBE registry

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Addis International Bank

 

Bank
2011Profiled

Ahadu Bank

 

Bank
2020Profiled

Amhara Bank

AMHRETAA

Bank
2022Profiled

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.

Bank
1994Profiled

Bank of Abyssinia

ABYSETAA

Bank
1996Profiled

Berhan Bank

BRHAETAA

Bank
2009Profiled

Bunna International Bank

BUNNETAA

Bank
2009Profiled

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.

Bank
1963Profiled

Cooperative Bank of Oromia

COOPETAA

Bank
2005Profiled

Dashen Bank

DASHETAA

Bank
1995Profiled

Debub Global Bank

DGBKETAA

Bank
2012Profiled

Development Bank of Ethiopia

DBUIETAA

Bank
1909Profiled

Enat Bank

ENATETA1

Bank
2013Profiled

Gadaa Bank

GDAAETAA

Bank
2022Profiled

Global Bank Ethiopia

 

Bank
2011Profiled

Goh Betoch Bank

GOBEETAA

Bank
2022Profiled

Hibret Bank

UNTDETAA

Bank
1998Profiled

Hijra Bank

 

Bank
2022Profiled

Lion International Bank

LINTETA1

Bank
2006Profiled

Nib International Bank

NIBIETAA

Bank
1999Profiled

Omo Bank

OSCOETAA

Bank
2022Profiled

Oromia International Bank

ORINETAA

Bank
2008Profiled

Rammis Bank

RMSIETAA

Bank
2022Profiled

Shabelle Bank

 

Bank
2022Profiled

Sidama Bank

SDMAETAA

Bank
2022Profiled

Siinqee Bank

 

Bank
2022Profiled

Tsedey Bank

 

Bank
2011Profiled

Tsehay Bank

 

Bank
2022Profiled

Wegagen Bank

WEGAETAA

Bank
1997Profiled

ZamZam Bank

 

Bank
2022Profiled

Zemen Bank

ZEMNETAA

Bank
2008Profiled

Abay Bank

ABAYETAA

Bank
2010Coming Soon

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