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EthioPay-IPS

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NEW SYSTEM: EthioPay-IPS (Ethiopia) launched February 15, 2026. Operated by EthSwitch on BPC SmartVista. National Instant Payment System connecting 32 banks, 12 MFIs, 3 PSOs, 3 payment instrument issuers.

Launch Date: TBD
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Record · EthioPay-IPS

Country
Ethiopia (ET)
Currency
(ETB)
Operator
EthSwitch
Type
FPS
Operating Window
24/7/365
Year Established
2026
Tier?
Tier 3
ISO 20022?
Legacy
Region
Middle East & Africa
Settlement Type?
Gross
Availability
99.9%
Notes

Ethiopia launched National Digital Payment Strategy 2026-2030 alongside enhanced EthioPay-IPS capabilities. New features include QR-based payments, bulk disbursements, and low-value cross-border operations through cards, mobile wallets, and digital banking channels.

Operations · EthioPay-IPS

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Intelligence for EthioPay-IPS (1)

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