Pioneering International Payment Solutions in Ethiopia

With over 17 years of excellence, we provide the efficient solutions that enable financial institutions to improve operating proficiency.

12,000+

POS Terminals

17+ Years

History

100%

Local Engineering

EMV

Compliant

Background

Expert-Level Banking Services

SS Communications PLC (SSC) pioneered the introduction of International Payment Cards Acquiring & Card Payment Services to Ethiopia. Our goal is to build a resource base of multi-discipline professionals certified in supporting, innovating, and implementing ICT services.

We don't just deliver products; we consider ourselves successful only when the product meets your specific business objectives.

Our Mission

"To alter the dynamics of the ICT industry by providing trusted, supportive, quality services."

Our Achievement

Designed and implemented a secure EMV compliant POS application from scratch utilizing 100% local resources.

Our Journey

Business Milestones

2009

Introduced Ethiopia's first International Card Payment services (Visa/MasterCard) with Dashen Bank.

2010

Developed 100% local secure EMV POS applications for Verifone terminals.

2012

Deployed state-of-the-art Switch Solution (SmartVista) for the National Switch (EthSwitch).

2014

Implemented Customer Visit Management (CVM) solutions for Ethio Telecom across Ethiopia.

2022

Achieved a milestone of managing over 12,000 active POS terminals in the market.

Comprehensive ICT Solutions

Tailored products for the Ethiopian financial and telecommunications sectors.

1

POS Hardware

Leading supplier of VeriFone terminals with full local support.

2

Custom Apps

In-house developed applications for Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and UnionPay.

3

Monitoring

Advanced POS & ATM monitoring solutions for real-time estate management.

Core Banking Support

  • National Switch Implementation
  • SmartVista Switch Solutions
  • Card Personalization Systems
  • Banknote Destruction Systems
  • AML & Fraud Monitoring
  • Currency Management

Customer Visit Management

Implemented CVM solutions for Ethio Telecom, including mobile booking, queuing, and digital signage.

Self-Registration Business Intelligence

Global Collaboration

Past and Present Strategic Partners

VERIFONE
BPC GROUP
FIS
MÜHLBAUER
BARNES INT.
SEDCO
THALES
CUSTOS MOBILE
G & D
GEIDEA