Progress

Current status
adopted
31 Mar 2022 adopted

Scope

Implementers
Ethiopia
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central bank
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

31 Mar 2022
adopted

Adopted National Bank Payment System Operator Licence (Applicant Guide) outlining the licensing process for payment system operators

On 31 March 2022, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) issued the Payment System Operator Licence (Applicant Guide). The guide details the procedures and requirements for obtaining a Payment System Operator Licence, covering phases such as applicatio…

Event type outline
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body central bank