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• Comment: Maybe the company is notable, but this draft is just a sales pitch / advertisement, and as such it is not acceptable for an encyclopedia. bonadea contributions talk 14:08, 13 February 2025 (UTC)

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Arifpay Financial Technologies  

Arifpay Financial Technologies S.C. is an Ethiopian financial technology company licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE). It provides secure, innovative, and easy-to-implement digital payment solutions for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), banks, and customers. Arifpay plays a key role in advancing financial inclusion and digital transformation in Ethiopia.

History

Arifpay was founded with the vision of modernizing Ethiopia’s financial sector. The company received investment from angel investors in 2017 and began developing its Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in 2019.

• 2021: Became the first licensed Payment Service Operator (PSO) in Ethiopia.
• 2022: Received commercialization approval from the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE).
• 2023: Officially commenced operations.
• 2024: Expanded services and achieved a 110% capital increase.

Solutions

Arifpay offers a range of digital payment solutions tailored to the Ethiopian market, including:

• Arif Online Payment: A secure e-commerce payment gateway.
• ArifPOS: Ethiopia’s first licensed Point of Sale (POS) system.
• Arif Remittance: A cross-border remittance service.
• Arif Merchant App: A transaction and sales management tool for merchants.
• ArifQR: A QR-based digital payment system.
• Arif mPOS: A mobile Point of Sale system for flexible payments.

• Arif Register: A streamlined digital payment solution for businesses.

Business Model

Arifpay operates under a bank-led model , helping financial institutions expand digital banking and modernize Ethiopia’s financial ecosystem. By addressing low banking penetration (with 75% of the population unbanked), Arifpay facilitates:

• Increased deposit mobilization.
• Growth in MSME transactions.
• Inflation control and economic acceleration.

Economic Impact

Arifpay supports Ethiopia’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy-II (2021–2025), which aims to increase formal financial access from 45% to 70% by 2025. Through its solutions, the company:

• Empowers MSMEs, contributing to economic growth.
• Expands Ethiopia’s digital payment ecosystem.
• Encourages the transition from a cash-based to a cashless economy.

The 98% Solution: MSME Empowerment

MSMEs account for 98% of Ethiopia’s registered businesses and are crucial for economic growth. Arifpay:

• Helps MSMEs transition into the digital economy.
• Supports entrepreneurship and job creation.
• Provides inclusive financial services for small businesses.

Leadership

Arifpay’s leadership team includes industry professionals and financial experts who oversee its strategic growth. The Board Chairman is Samuel Alemu Esq, with key executives such as Dr. Enawgaw Mehari, Tegegnework Getu (PhD), and Eyerusalem Assefa (MA) driving the company’s vision.

Company's Value

Arifpay is guided by three core principles:

• Innovation: Continuously improving digital payment solutions.
• Integrity: Operating with transparency and regulatory compliance.
• Interoperability: Ensuring seamless integration across financial platforms.

Contact Information

• Headquarters: Warka Tower, 5th Floor, Bole Medhanialem, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
• Website: [www.arifpay.net](http://www.arifpay.net)
• Call Center: 9395