Ethiopian Airlines and CBE Launch Co-Branded Visa Prepaid Card to Strengthen Global Payment Services

Addis Ababa, June 5, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Airlines Group and the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), in partnership with Visa, have launched a co-branded Visa prepaid card aimed at strengthening global payment services for customers.

The initiative is designed to enable Ethiopian Airlines customers to make secure and convenient transactions across international destinations, further expanding the airline’s digital service ecosystem beyond air transport services.

Passengers who are members of the ShebaMiles loyalty program are expected to particularly benefit from the new card, which facilitates fast, secure, and simplified payment experiences worldwide.

The card features a secure payment system and carries the branding of Ethiopian Airlines, CBE, and Visa, reflecting the joint collaboration behind the initiative.

It is also designed to offer customers a range of rewards and benefits linked to usage. The card is made available to Ethiopian Airlines customers as part of efforts to strengthen service integration and customer engagement.

The system enables users to convert everyday spending into travel-related benefits, allowing them to accumulate rewards through both in-person point-of-sale transactions and online e-commerce purchases.