Digital Payments in Ethiopia
Why Payment Integration Tools Are Going Global
How up-and-coming platforms like MelaPays — built by Bayn Software Solutions and Digital Studio — are preparing Ethiopian fintech for international standards.
5 min read
By Bayn Software Solutions · Built for international scale
MelaPayspayment integrationfor businesses going global.
An up-and-coming payment integration platform from Bayn Software Solutions and Digital Studio. Accept payments, run operations, reward teams, and grow with a product aimed at international standards.
Growing Fast
Built for businesses with bigger ambitions
From neighborhood cafes to multi-location brands — MelaPays is the up-and-coming payment tool designed to scale.
Restaurants
Cafes
Hotels
Juice Houses
Retail Stores
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Businesses
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Transactions
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Cities
24/7
Support
Platform
Everything you need to run your business
One platform for payments, operations, team management, and growth.
Payments
Accept Telebirr, CBE Birr, bank transfers, and more — instantly and securely.
POS System
Beautiful point-of-sale built for Ethiopian restaurants and retail businesses.
Business Wallet
Manage your business funds, track balances, and withdraw to any bank seamlessly.
Restaurant Management
Menus, tables, orders, and kitchen workflows — all in one elegant platform.
Analytics
Real-time insights into sales, performance, and growth across every location.
Team Management
Roles, permissions, and staff scheduling designed for busy operations.
Tip Wallet
Every waiter gets their own wallet. Tips belong to employees, always.
Withdrawals
Fast settlements to CBE, Dashen, Awash, and Cooperative Bank accounts.
Multi Bank Support
Connect multiple bank accounts and manage payouts across institutions.
Process
How MelaPays works
From order to withdrawal — a seamless flow designed for Ethiopian businesses.
1
Customer Orders
Guests browse your menu and place their order.
2
Waiter Creates Order
Staff enters orders directly from any device.
3
Customer Pays
QR, mobile money, or card — payment in seconds.
4
Money Arrives
Funds settle instantly to your business wallet.
5
Tips Distributed
Tips flow directly to each employee's wallet.
6
Analytics Updated
Dashboard refreshes with real-time performance data.
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Withdraw Anytime
Transfer to your bank account whenever you need.
Dashboard
A dashboard built for operators
Every tool your team needs — beautifully designed for speed and clarity.
POS Mode
Injera Combo
ETB 120
Kitfo
ETB 240
Tibs
ETB 360
Coffee
ETB 480
Total: ETB 480
Charge Customer
Insights
Business analytics that drive decisions
Real-time visibility into sales, performance, and growth.
+12.4%
ETB 18,450
Today's Sales
+8.2%
ETB 542K
Revenue
+15.1%
1,247
Transactions
+2.1%
94%
Performance
Hourly Sales
Top Selling Items
Staff Performance
S
Sara
48 orders
ETB 4,200
Tips earned
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Abebe
42 orders
ETB 3,800
Tips earned
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Dawit
35 orders
ETB 2,900
Tips earned
Tip Management
Tips that belong to your team
One of our biggest differentiators — fair, transparent tip distribution that keeps staff happy.
Personal Tip Wallets
Every waiter has their own digital wallet. Tips are tracked individually and transparently.
Tips Belong to Employees
No more cash handling disputes. Tips go directly to the staff member who earned them.
Withdraw Anytime
Employees can withdraw tips to their personal bank account whenever they choose.
Fast Settlements
Instant tip distribution after each transaction. No waiting until end of shift.
Tip Wallet
Sara's Account
Available Tips
ETB 4,280
+ETB 180 today
Table 8
+ETB 120Table 3
+ETB 60Delivery
+ETB 40Withdraw to Bank
Integrations
Payment rails that grow with you
Connect the methods customers use today while MelaPays expands toward international-grade payment coverage.
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Telebirr
integration
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CBE Birr
integration
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CBE
bank
B
Bank Transfer
bank
More Coming
Coming soon
A Product Of
Strategic Partners
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
telebirr
Dashen Bank
Awash Bank
Cooperative Bank
Localization
Built for Ethiopia, in your language
MelaPays speaks the languages your team and customers use every day.
Hello
English
English
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Amharic
አማርኛ
Akkam
Afaan Oromoo
Afaan Oromoo
Partner Program
Become a Sales Partner
Earn commissions. Grow with MelaPays. Join Ethiopia's fastest-growing fintech ecosystem and help businesses transform their operations.
Apply NowEarn Commissions
Competitive revenue share on every business you onboard.
Training & Support
Dedicated partner success team and sales materials.
Grow With Us
Join an up-and-coming payment platform aiming for international scale.
Security
Enterprise-grade security
Your business and customer data protected with bank-level encryption and controls.
Encrypted Transactions
Bank-grade encryption on every payment.
Role Management
Granular permissions for every team member.
Secure Withdrawals
Multi-factor verification for all payouts.
Audit Trails
Complete transaction history and activity logs.
Testimonials
Loved by business owners across Ethiopia
Real stories from restaurants, cafes, and businesses using MelaPays every day.
“MelaPays completely changed how we manage our daily sales and staff tips.”
Cafe Owner
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“We no longer struggle with end-of-day reconciliations.”
Restaurant Manager
R
“Our customers love how simple the payment experience is.”
Hotel Manager
H
“Everything from payments to analytics is now in one place.”
Small Business Owner
S
Blog
View AllInsights & updates
Tips, stories, and news from the MelaPays team.
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4 min read
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about MelaPays.
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Download MelaPays
Take your business payments and operations everywhere you go.
Android
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iOS
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Contact
Get in touch
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