Paga Group partners Bank of Abyssinia to Launch Online Payment Gateway Services in Ethiopia

Leading mobile payments and financial services company, Paga Group has partnered with the Bank of Abyssinia to launch its online payment gateway in Ethiopia.

The new partnership forbodes well for Paga as it is a strategic development in Paga’s growth strategy. The company through its online payment gateway and other capabilities will help drive the digital economy in Ethiopia by enabling sellers to pay and get paid easily online. Paga will leverage its experience and international partnerships to deliver world-class online payment services

Abyssinia was established in 1996 and has grown tremendously with almost 700 branches and over five million customers, it is one of Ethiopia’s leading banks. It is also a pioneer in Ethiopia of digital finance and payment solutions. 

Speaking on the partnership, Adam Abate, CEO of Paga Ethiopia, said, “Ethiopia is on the cusp of a digital transformation. Paga has a long history working in Ethiopia, and we are very excited for this next phase of our involvement in Ethiopia, where we can provide innovative payment and financial services to the market. We are equally excited to be partnering with the Bank of Abyssinia, which has demonstrated its commitment to and capabilities in driving Ethiopia’s digital economy forward. Combined with Paga’s innovation and technology, we believe our offering will be very exciting for Ethiopian consumers and businesses.”

Sosina Mengesha, Chief Digital Banking Officer of Bank of Abyssinia, said,“As one of the leading banks in Ethiopia, we always seek to work with best-in-class partners, and we have chosen such a partner in Paga. Their product innovation and commitment to financial inclusion stand out, and we are delighted to come together to empower their delivery of online payment gateway services to Ethiopian consumers.”