- Bank of Abyssinia (BoA) has launched Ethiopia’s first express visa card printing service and digital visa card service, providing customers with immediate and digital access to visa cards through their virtual banking centres.
- These services offer unique features such as 24/7 availability, immediate usability for ATM and POS transactions, and the ability to convert physical visa cards to digital ones via the Apollo app.
- Founded in 1996, Bank of Abyssinia continues its legacy of innovation and commitment to financial inclusion, setting new standards in the Ethiopian banking sector and addressing industry challenges.
Bank of Abyssinia’s introduction of the express visa card printing service and digital visa card service marks a transformative milestone in the Ethiopian banking sector. BoA is enhancing customer convenience and setting new industry standards which underscores the bank’s ongoing commitment to leveraging technology for financial inclusion and customer empowerment.
BoA has a leap in customer convenience and efficiency
Bank of Abyssinia Share Company, a trailblaser in banking technology, has made a significant leap forward with the introduction of Ethiopia’s first express visa card printing service and digital visa card service. These innovative offerings were unveiled on Saturday, 22 June 2016, at a ceremony held at the Bank’s virtual banking centre in the national museum. The inauguration was presided over by the Minister of Innovation, Dr. Yishru Alemayehu.
The express visa card Printing service is a game-changer for customers seeking efficiency and convenience. Instead of the traditional process of visiting a branch and waiting for days to receive a visa card, customers can now simply visit the nearest virtual banking centre. There, they can apply for and receive a visa card in their name immediately. This service is available to the bank’s regular customers, Apollo subscribers, those needing card replacements, and new account holders at the virtual banking centers.
The launch of the express visa card printing service and digital visa card service is a testament to our commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. We are proud to be at the forefront of banking technology in Ethiopia.
Bekalu Zeleke, CEO of BoA
Bank of Abyssinia’s new services mark a significant milestone in the Ethiopian banking sector. By providing immediate and digital card solutions, BoA is setting a new standard for customer service and convenience. As the bank continues to expand its services and embrace innovation, it remains committed to its founding principles of bravery, determination, and the promise of new beginnings for its customers. Bekalu Zeleke, CEO of the Bank of Abyssinia, emphasises the bank’s commitment to innovation and customer experience: “The launch of the express visa card printing service and digital visa card service is a testament to our commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. We are proud to be at the forefront of banking technology in Ethiopia.”
About BoA
Bank of Abyssinia has a rich history of innovation and service. Founded in 1996, BoA was established with a vision to provide comprehensive commercial banking services at a time when such services were still in their infancy in Ethiopia. The bank’s name, Abyssinia, symbolises bravery and character—core attributes reflected in its operations and ethos. The bank’s logo, the Adey Abeba, represents hope, optimism, and the promise of new beginnings. This symbolism is a testament to BoA’s commitment to bringing sustained success to its customers through determination and hard work.
