Month: January 2026
Coopbank Achieves PCI DSS v4.0.1 Certification!
We are thrilled to announce that Coopbank has officially achieved PCI DSS v4.0.1 Certification, the premier global benchmark for payment security. This landmark achievement was formally recognized by ControlCase at the 15th Annual Global Conference 2026, positioning Coopbank at the forefront of global data security and operational excellence.
Completing this rigorous certification in under six months is an extraordinary accomplishment for an institution of our scale. It reflects the resilience of our complex payment ecosystems and our ability to manage high transaction volumes with world-class precision and speed.
This milestone goes far beyond simply meeting standards it is a testament to Coopbank’s strategic commitment to data privacy and robust security. Through the dedicated collaboration of our leadership, cross-functional teams, and partners, we have strengthened and future-proofed our digital infrastructure.By achieving this standard, we are laying a solid foundation for the future of digital banking and payment innovation. This is a proud moment for our organization and partners, but most importantly, it is a promise kept to our customers: your security is not just a priority, it is our mission.
Coopbank Launches Digital Lottery Sales Service
Addis Ababa, January 13, 2026 – Coopbank has officially launched its Digital Lottery Sales Service through Coopay E-birr, marking a major milestone in Ethiopia’s digital transformation toward 2030. The launch was held alongside a Foreign Exchange Customer Awards Ceremony, where 63 winners received prizes including a BYD Seagull electric car, two electric bicycles, and laptops. Implemented in collaboration with the Ethiopian Lottery Service and TamCom Software Solutions, the service provides a secure, convenient, and fully digital way to participate in lottery sales via Coopbank branches or the Coopay E-birr mobile wallet.
Speaking at the event, Abdi Fekede, Acting Chief Operating Officer of Coopbank, said, “Customers can now easily access lottery sales through Coopbank or Coopay E-birr, the country’s third-largest mobile wallet with over 21 million users and more than 4.8 trillion birr in transactions processed.”
With its user-friendly, secure platform, Coopay E-birr is set to make digital lottery participation widely accessible, reflecting Coopbank’s commitment to financial innovation, digitalization, and enhanced customer engagement.