Chapa, a payment solutions provider in Ethiopia, has announced a partnership with Telegram to enable merchants using Telegram to seamlessly accept payments from customers, including financial and digital payments. digital in Ethiopia.

Chapa’s integration with Telegram’s bot ecosystem allows merchants to accept payments without requiring customers to leave the app. Whether it’s mobile money, bank transfers, or debit/credit cards, Chapa allows users to make payments instantly, improving convenience and accessibility.

“We are honoured to represent Ethiopia on the international stage as the exclusive Telegram payment provider in Africa,”

“This noteworthy accomplishment speaks to the progress of our emerging fintech sector and reaffirms our commitment to drive financial technology advancements within the region.”

Israel Goytom, CTO and Co-founder of Chapa.

Bot developers can seamlessly integrate Payments Bot into any e-commerce platform by accessing Telegram’s open platform and available APIs. This integration opens up exciting opportunities for merchants, allowing them to accept payments through any bot-powered platform.

Chapa’s mission is to empower Ethiopian businesses to expand their reach in the global market, and this partnership with Telegram takes us one step closer to achieving that goal. We’re revolutionizing the way users interact with businesses, delivering a seamless experience that combines messaging and payments.

With Telegram allowing payments in the messaging platform, the possibilities are endless. Chapa and Telegram are excited to bring this transformative experience to Ethiopian users, improving their daily lives and opening new avenues of development.