Dashen Bank Rolls Out Secure Asset Deposit Service for Valuables


Dashen Bank Rolls Out Secure Asset Deposit Service for Valuables

Dashen Bank has introduced a new secure deposit service for storing valuable items, including precious metals, gems, legal documents, and securities. The service is equipped with advanced security systems and targets individual and institutional clients, particularly those in the mining sector. Andualem Belete, director of Treasury Management for Dashen Bank, said the offering allows customers to rent safe deposit boxes of various sizes at designated branches. Clients will receive a special ID after fulfilling requirements at the Bank’s head office. “This is not just about revenue, it’s about safeguarding what matters to our customers,” Andualem noted, adding that the initiative will also generate annual rental income for the Bank. Dashen, recognised for its customer-centric approach and digital innovations like the SuperApp, plans to expand its service portfolio further. The Bank has encouraged customers to utilise this high-security storage option as part of its continued focus on asset safety and convenience.

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