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BankingAddis Ababa, Ethiopia1001-5000 Employees
Awash Bank is a private commercial bank based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was established in 1995 by 486 founding shareholders, starting with a paid-up capital of 24.2 million Birr. By mid-2020, the bank had grown to over 4,369 shareholders, a paid-up capital of 5.87 billion Birr, and total assets of about 95.6 billion Birr, with more than 535 branches nationwide. It is positioned as a leading private bank in Ethiopia, reflecting sustained growth and a focus on customer service. The bank serves a broad market across the country, offering products to support business and personal lending needs, and has pursued digital and SME-focused offerings to widen access to credit. In 2025–2026, Awash Bank expanded its digital services with the launch of a Telebirr-based digital microfinance offering to support device purchases and related consumer credit.