Commercial Bank of Ethiopia

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) traces its distinguished heritage back to 1942 and was formallyincorporated as a share company in 1963. Fully authorized to provide comprehensive banking services nationwide under National Bank of Ethiopia License No. LBB/001/63 and Proclamation No. 592/2008, CBE has served as a cornerstone of Ethiopia’s economic development for over eight decades.

Today, CBE stands as the country’s largest and most influential financial institution, with total assets exceeding ETB 2.8 trillion and serving more than 48.1 million account holders through a robust network of over 1,971 branches and service outlets.

As a leader in digital transformation and financial institution, CBE actively promotes a modern cashless ecosystem, driving massive nationwide adoption across its CBEBirr, card banking, mobile banking, and internet banking platforms. These further strengthen its position as Ethiopia’s most trusted banking partner.

Beyond banking, CBE demonstrates a strong commitment to social responsibility through significant annual investments in community development, education, healthcare, environmental, and humanitarian initiatives.

As part of its partnership with the Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles Program, customers can now earn 1 mile for every USD 7 spent using their CBE International ShebaMiles Cobranded Card at POS terminals, turning everyday transactions into rewarding experiences.