Addis Ababa, March 19, 2024 – As a pioneer in digital financial solutions, Coopbank’s alliance with Visa, a global leader in digital payments technology, signals a transformative shift in Ethiopia’s financial services landscape.
Deribie Asfaw, CEO of Coopbank, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating that this partnership propels Coopbank’s digital transformation journey, empowering the bank to deliver seamless and secure digital payment experiences to its extensive customer base, solidifying its position as a leader in the Ethiopian banking industry. He further highlighted that it marks a significant milestone in advancing the National ID Project, thus enhancing financial inclusion in Ethiopia.
Chad Pollock, Vice President for East Africa at Visa, expressed excitement about the agreement, affirming Visa’s commitment to leveraging its cutting-edge digital payment technology to provide secure and convenient payment solutions to Coopbank’s customers. He underscored that this collaboration represents a monumental step towards achieving a fully digitized economy in Ethiopia, promoting financial inclusion and aligning with global standards.
Visa Ethiopia Country Manager, Yared Endale, also expressed enthusiasm about the partnership and Visa’s dedication to digital inclusion and secure payment solutions globally. He emphasized that this partnership enables Visa to further leverage its technology to benefit Coopbank’s customers, enhancing their digital payment experiences.
Additionally, this collaboration will actively support the Ethiopian government’s National ID Project, streamlining the process of account creation through digital IDs and significantly simplifying banking procedures for Ethiopian citizens, thus fostering financial inclusion on a monumental scale.
This collaboration represents a major step towards a fully digitized economy in Ethiopia, promising citizens a seamless and secure digital payment experience while reaffirming the commitment of Coopbank and Visa to transforming the country’s financial landscape.