Your comprehensive guide to Digital Financial Services terms and concepts in Ethiopia's evolving financial ecosystem
Browse through our comprehensive collection of Digital Financial Services terms and definitions
A financial transaction where a user pays for services like electricity, water, or school fees digitally.
When two or more people share the cost of a payment using DFS.
When a user receives money from a provider with an agreement to repay later, often with interest.
Sending money to multiple recipients at once, used by companies or organizations.
A payment option that lets customers buy now and pay later in installments.
Receiving eMoney in exchange for physical cash.
Receiving physical cash in exchange for eMoney deduction.
A system where money can only move within the same provider's platform.
Earnings paid to agents for facilitating transactions.
Traditional systems where people save, lend, or support each other based on trust.
Money provided that must be repaid later with interest.
A card that lets you borrow money from a bank to pay and repay later.
Ethiopia's digital financial services landscape is rapidly evolving, bringing financial inclusion to millions of previously unbanked individuals. This glossary serves as your comprehensive guide to understanding the key terms, concepts, and innovations shaping the country's financial future.
From traditional banking concepts to cutting-edge fintech innovations, our glossary covers the essential terminology needed to navigate Ethiopia's digital finance ecosystem. Whether you're a financial professional, policymaker, researcher, or simply interested in understanding digital finance, this resource provides clear, accurate definitions of DFS-related terms.
The terms are organized by category to help you quickly find relevant information, and our search functionality allows you to locate specific terms or concepts. Each definition includes practical examples of usage to help you understand how these terms apply in real-world scenarios within Ethiopia's digital financial services landscape.
