Dashen Bank Named ‘Bank of the Year’ for Ethiopia 2025 for the 15th Time with Innovative Super App
Dashen Bank, recognized for its pioneering role in digital banking through the Dashen Super App, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by winning the ‘Bank of the Year” for Ethiopia for 2025 for the 15th Time.
Recognized by The Banker magazine, a prestigious publication under the UK’s Financial Times, Dashen Bank has been honored with the “Bank of the Year” for Ethiopia for 2025. The award highlights the bank’s exceptional all-in-one app and its significant impact on the nation’s financial landscape as primary factors for this recognition.
“Being named Bank of the Year for Ethiopia reaffirms Dashen Bank’s commitment to shaping the future of banking through innovation and technology. As a pioneer in digital transformation, we introduced the country’s first banking Super App and Zoorya business automation platform—milestones that redefine customer experience,” stated Asfaw Alemu, CEO of Dashen Bank, during the award ceremony in London. “Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to creating an inclusive, intelligent, and digitally empowered financial ecosystem,” he added.
“In February 2025, Dashen Bank revealed a strategic partnership with the non-profit organization Accion and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, aimed at bolstering financial inclusion for small businesses across Ethiopia. Furthermore, in May 2025, Dashen Bank successfully obtained a $40 million trade finance transaction guarantee facility from the African Development Bank, thereby significantly augmenting its ability to support Ethiopia’s vital import and export sectors.” This was highlighted as a testament to Dashen Bank’s success in the year by The Banker Magazine.
In less than a year, the Dashen Super App has attracted an impressive 1.5 million users, seamlessly integrating banking services with everyday lifestyle needs on a secure and user-friendly platform. This innovative app empowers customers to open, manage, and access their accounts anytime, anywhere, 24/7.
The Dashen Super App serves as a comprehensive banking solution, providing a wide range of features including full banking services, interoperable QR payments, budget management tools, hassle-free payment options for fuel and school fees, chat banking capabilities, and the innovative Dashen Gebeya for a smooth shopping experience. Additionally, it includes mini-apps designed to simplify daily tasks and offers a USSD option for accessibility across all mobile devices. The bank is also gearing up to introduce digital lending, savings options, card management features, and more in the near future.
