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Dashen Bank and ShebaMiles Launch Platinum Mastercard

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Dashen Bank and ShebaMiles Launch Platinum Mastercard
AI SUMMARY

Dashen Bank and ShebaMiles have launched a co-branded Platinum Mastercard debit card offering digital payments, loyalty rewards, and premium travel benefits in Ethiopia.

  • Dashen Bank and ShebaMiles launched a Platinum co-branded Mastercard debit card in Ethiopia on 21 October 2026 at the Sheraton Addis Hotel.
  • The card combines digital payments, ShebaMiles loyalty rewards, airport lounge access, fast track services, and global data roaming.
  • It is issued in physical formats across Dashen Bank's network of over 900 branches and in virtual formats via the Dashen Bank Super App.
  • The Dashen Bank Super App serves more than 2 million active monthly users.
  • Ethiopian Airlines contributes its travel brand and loyalty programme, Dashen Bank provides its issuing capabilities and app platform, and Mastercard supplies its global payment network.
  • Asfaw Alemu is the CEO of Dashen Bank.
  • ShebaMiles is the loyalty programme of Ethiopian Airlines, covering more than 160 destinations across five continents as well as Star Alliance partner flights.
  • Cardholders earn miles on everyday spending such as retail, dining, and utility payments.
  • Mastercard Airport Experiences provides eligible cardholders with access to more than 1,600 airport lounges worldwide.
  • The card targets frequent and business travellers, premium customers, diaspora members, and digitally active consumers.