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  • Monday – Saturday (8AM – 7PM)
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Welcome to
Lion International Bank

The establishment of Lion International Bank S.C., on October 2, 2006 in accordance with Proclamation No፡ 84/94 and Commercial Code of Ethiopia has marked a shift in ownership as the company based its roots in a larger number of shareholders than any other Bank has had during the time and has become a pioneer for the Banks that came later. The then 3,739 shareholders have subscribed a capital of Birr 432.5 million and have had an initial paid-up capital of Birr 108.2 million; Lion International Bank commenced operation on 6th January 2007 with three branches.

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Report for the Year 2023/24

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About
Lion International Bank

Lion International Bank (LIB), established on October 2, 2006 G.C and went operational on 6, January 2007 having 3,739 founding shareholders, subscribed capital of Birr 432.5 million and paid-up capital of Birr 108.2 million.


Currently, LIB has over 16,350 shareholders, and over Birr 5.13 billion paid-up capital. The bank’s total asset has reached over Birr 58.8 billion, mobilized a total outstanding deposit of Birr 46.3 billion and granted a total outstanding loan of over 46.3 billion to customers. Having 345 branches across the country, the bank is able to attract and retain over 2.4 million customers. Lion International Bank has also created job opportunities for 6,993 individuals at various capacities.


LIB is the frontier financial institution in the introduction and provision of late hour service until 7:00 PM and provision of agency banking digital service to the economy through Anbesa HelloCash platform. At present, the bank has over 1,661 Anbesa HelloCash agents and about 847,519 agent banking customers. It is also providing state of the art mobile, internet and card banking services. Our Card banking, Mobile banking, and Internet banking users have reached to 70,546 and 322,745 respectively.
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    Vision

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Mission Statement

We are committed to providing diversified banking products and services which maximize shareholders’ value and customer loyalty through service excellence, innovation, and professionalism, while remaining conscious of our social responsibilities.

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    Mission

    We are committed to providing diversified banking products and services which maximize shareholders’ value and customer loyalty through service excellence, innovation, and professionalism, while remaining conscious of our social responsibilities.

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    Vision

    “To be the best banking service provider in Ethiopia”

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    Value

    Integrity, Professionalism, Diversity, Collaboration, Agility, Teamwork, Innovation, Service Excellence, & Social responsibility

Number of Shareholders

16,350

Customers

More than 2.4 million customers

Employee

6,759 professional employees

Number of branches

346 branches

Awards & Major Achievements

Outstanding performance and achievements.

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The Best Company To Work For 2016

  • Year: 2026
  • Award by: Deloitte
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Excellence in Agency Banking

  • Year: 2024
  • Award by: International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA)
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Platinum Level Award for being a loyal taxpayer

  • Year: 2024
  • Award by: Ministry of Revenues
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A day of appreciation and recognition for its customers

  • Year: 2024
  • Award by: Lion International Bank