Ethiopian Airlines partners with Chapa to enable local currency payments via ATM Cards
Ethiopian Airlines has announced a strategic expansion of its partnership with Chapa Financial Technologies, one of Ethiopia’s leading fintech innovators, to introduce a groundbreaking payment option for its customers. For the first time, travelers can now purchase airline tickets and services using local ATM debit cards, marking a significant milestone in the national carrier’s digital transformation journey.
This new integration builds upon an existing collaboration between the two companies, which previously enabled digital wallet payments. With the latest upgrade, Ethiopian Airlines customers can seamlessly transact through Ethiopia’s domestic banking network, eliminating the need for international cards or cumbersome payment workarounds.
Halimelekot Mamo, Vice President of Digital Sales and Global Contact and Interaction Center (GCIC) at Ethiopian Airlines, emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership:
This new integration gives customers greater speed, ease, and confidence when making purchases. Direct bank connectivity and real-time payment monitoring will significantly enhance our digital infrastructure.
Mamo also hinted at future collaborations with other local tech innovators aimed at expanding digital access and improving customer experience across Ethiopia.
