Dashen Bank Launches New Digital Banking App


Dashen Bank Launches New Digital Banking App

Dashen Bank has introduced a new digital banking app that sets a new standard for convenience. The app combines all aspects of personal and commercial banking into one user-friendly platform. It offers one-stop banking, allowing users to manage multiple accounts, make instant transfers, and handle finances all in one place. The app features AI-powered onboarding. Additionally, it includes secure authentication options such as password choices, biometric authentication, and One-time password (OTP) activation. The app offers features like lifestyle services marketplace and mini apps. The app also includes features like Islamic Banking and a Merchant App, which offers tools for generating QR codes and paying utility bills. Dashen Bank CEO Asfaw Alemu stated, "This app will help us deliver safer, higher-quality, and more efficient

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