Tariffs

Bank of Abyssinia Banking Services Charges

Branch Banking 

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Newly Approved Price

Range

Cash Withdrawal

Free

Up to Birr 2000

Birr 5

Birr 2,001-Birr 10,000

Birr 10

Above Birr 10,001 – 50,000

Cash Withdrawal from Wadi’ah accounts

Free

N/A

Local Money Transfer From account100 birr flat
Local Money Transfer non-account holders(cash)150 birr flat

Local Money Transfer Service(LMTS) for staff

100 flat
LMTS Amendment & Cancellation service charge30
Request of retransfer of LMTS by customer/remitter(to be collected by remitting branch)30

Account to Account transfer

Birr 5

Birr 1-10,000

Birr 10

Birr 10,001-1,000,000

Fixed Birr 10 Plus Birr 5 per million

Above Birr 1,000,001

Account to Account transfer of Wadi’ah accounts

Free

N/A

Own account transfers found with in the same CID,(SALCA, Loan repayment..)

Free

From and to Internal account transfers

Free

Pension account transfers

Free

Cash Indemnity accounts(Both Withdrawal & Fund transfer)

Free

MRV AND US EMBASSY CPO TR

Free

Bulk Transfer (Salary Payment)

Free

Outgoing real time growth settlement (RTGS) transactions(outgoing MT 103)Birr 100 plus NBE charge (150 birr) & Birr 50 per cheque for customers With an FCY source
Outgoing AA cheque clearing fee (cheque & CPO)Birr 100 plus NBE charge per cheque and CPO; Birr 50 per check for customers With an FCY source
Outgoing low value payment credit transfer bulk credit paymentBirr 10 plus NBE charge per transaction
Bank to bank transfer(MT202)both incoming and outgoing transactionsBirr 50 per transaction (NBE charge only)
Incoming real time gross settlement (RTGS) transactions (incoming MT103)Free
Incoming low value payment (Cheque & CPO and credit transfer) or bulk payment
Standing Instructions (S/A,C/A,TD,FCY,OD etc.)
CPO From account

100 flat

CPO issuance for non-account holders (cash)

Up to Birr 100,000 – Br. 300 Flat Birr 100,001 – 500,000 – Br. 400 Flat

Birr 500,001- 1mill – Br.500 Flat Above Birr 1mill – Br.1.25/mill

CPO replacement

Br. 200 for account holders
Br. 400 for non-account holders

CPO cancellation/voiding

Birr 200 flat for account holders
Birr 300 flat for non-account holders

CPO refunding

Birr 200 for account holders
Birr 400 for non-account holders
Cost of Ck.book 25 leaves100
Cost of Ck.book 50 leaves200
Cost of Ck.book 100 leaves300
Insufficient FundAs per NBE directive
Pass book issuance up on openingFree
Fully utilized pass book replacementFree
Lost/damaged pass book replacement100 birr
Closure of S/A within 6 months from date of opening100 birr
Saving and Checking Account Freeze (court case) in favour of plaintiff (beneficiary)Free

Stop Payment Order

Service charge (single cheque issued)Birr 300 per cheque
Service charge ( for range of cheques or pad un-issued)Flat Birr 300 and plus 10 per leaf

Sundries Services

Provident fund handling Free
Authentication fee at documents authentication and registration office and courtsOnline …. Birr 50 in person….Birr 200 plus third party charge per case
Balance confirmation to external auditorsExternal Auditor birr=100
Current month statementBirr 25 per advice or page (curren year)
Historical statementBirr 50 per advice or page (over year)
Inheritance casesBirr 100 per case
Signature change50 per account

Balance Confirmation

Saving accountBirr 100
Current accountBirr 100

Bank statement Issuance

Saving accountBirr 10 per page
Current accountBirr 10 per page
Through emailFree
Extra statement issuance (other than once per month)Birr 10 per page
Below 1 yearBirr 25 per page
Above 1 yearBirr 50 per page

Duplicate advice

Less than 2 yearsBirr 20 per page
Over 2 yearsBirr 30 per page

Share Services

Share certificate issuance when transfer of share certificate Br 1000 per transaction
Share transfer processing feeBr 1000 per transaction
Splitting / consolidating share certificate in the name of the same share holdersBr 1000 per each share certificate from both party
Replacement of share certificateBr 1000 per each share certificate from both party
Issuance of pledge letter feeBirr 1000 per each share certificate
Share balance confirmationBirr 500
Authentication of power of attorney feeBirr 500
Authentication original court document feeBirr 1000
Issuance of letter on credit status Birr 200, free for staff

Safe Deposit

Small sizeBirr 12,000 per annum
Medium sizeBirr 18,000 per annum
Large sizeBirr 24,000 per annum
Extra-large sizeBirr 30,000 per annum
Penalty charge100% of the annual rate in arrears. But, 150% of the annual rent in arrears if the payment is above maturity period of contract.
Deposit for keyBirr 14,000 per annum
Subscription feefree

Note;

* Any exceptions or waivers to these terms and tariffs must be negotiated by the respective unit and receive approval from the CEO.
* The charges are stated exclusive of value-added tax (VAT), which will be collected by the bank.

Digital Banking

1. BOA mobile/internet banking

NO.

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New  Price

Newly Range

1.1Wallet load/transfer Telebirr/MpessaBirr 10 per transactionFor transaction value </= Birr 10,000
Birr 15 per transactionFor transaction above Birr 10,000
1.2Maintenance feeBirr 30 annually
1.3Fund transfer to other bank accounts (RTGS)100 Birr plus NBE fee
1.4Fund transfer to p2p ETSWITCH0.2% of principal on top of ET-SWITCH charge
1.5View account balanceFree
1.6Customer pay billFree
1.7PIN replacementFree
1.8Linking other accountsFree
1.9Fund transfer to own/another BOA accountFree

2. Card Banking

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New  Price

NO.A. International cards
1Debit card products
1.1Visa debit platinumBirr 5000
1.2Visa debit GoldBirr 1000
2Prepaid card products
2.1Visa prepaid platinumBirr 5000
2.2Visa prepaid GoldBirr 1000
2.3Visa prepaid classicBirr 500
No.B. Domestic cards
1Debit card products
1.1Visa Debit PlatinumBirr 1000
1.2Visa Debit GoldBirr 350
1.3Visa Debit ClassicBirr 100
1.4Visa Debit Classic AdeyBirr 100
1.5Visa Debit Classic AflaBirr 100
1.6Visa Debit Classic BalewuletawochBirr 100
1.7Visa Debit IFB platinum cardBirr 1000
1.8Visa Debit IFB Gold cardBirr 350
1.9Visa Debit IFB Classic AmeenBirr 100
1.1Visa Debit IFB Classic Ameen ZaharaBirr 100
1.11Visa Debit IFB Classic Ameen FitayahBirr 100
1.12Visa Debit IFB Classic Ameen MusininBirr 100
1.13Visa Debit Apollo ClassicBirr 100
1.14Visa Debit Apollo IFB cardBirr 100
2Prepaid card products
2.1Visa Prepaid IFBBirr 300 & 1% loading fee
2.2Visa Prepaid ClassicBirr 300 & 1% loading fee
No.1. Pin & card replacement

New  Price

1.1Pin Replacement with pin mailer for all card productsBirr 50
1.2Pin Reminder with SMSFree
2. Card replacement
2.1Replacement of all card typesSame as issuance fee
3. Card delivery for all urgent card products
3.1Delivery cost for urgent card requestBirr 100 additional to issuance fee

Additional card banking pricing model

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New  Price

1ATM withdrawal Domestic (ONUS)Birr 0.45%
2Balance inquiry (ONUS)Free
3Additional Account Link
4POS Cash Advance Domestic at Branch (ONUS)
5POS Purchase (ONUS)
6Fund transfer (ONUS)
7Mini Statement (ONUS)
8Transaction fee for all IFB domestic card (ONUS)

card transaction fee

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New  Price

1. ATM withdrawal
1.1For all card products (remote ONUS cross border)USD 1.50/TXN
1.2For all card product (ONUS)ETB 0.45%
1.3Remote ONUS-ETSWITCHETB 0.50%
2. POS transaction
POS purchase
2.1For all card product POS merchant site purchase Free
POS cash advance
2.2For all card product (remote ONUS Cross Boarder)USD 1.50/TXN
2.2For all card products (ONUS)Birr 0.45%
2.3For all card product (remote ONUS-ETSWITCH)Birr 0.50%
IBD
Types of services New Price
1.     Import Trade and Outgoing Transfer
1.1.  Import LC
1.1.1.     Import LC from LCY
•       Exchange Commission2.50%
•       Opening commission2%; min USD100.00 every 3 months
•       Service Charge2%; min USD100.00 every 3 months
•       Additional service charges: if LC opened with margin2%; on unpaid balance for 3 months
•       Extension commission (involving additional period) Before expiry.4%; min USD100.00 every 3 months
•       Extension commission (involving additional period) After expiry.4.5%; min USD100.00 every 3 months
1.1.2.     Import LC from FCY account and Retention Account 
•       Exchange CommissionFree
•       Opening commission1%; min USD100.00 every 3 months
•       Opening commission paid against local account or cash2%; min USD100.00 every 3 months
•       Service charge from FCY account1%; min USD100.00 every 3 months
•       Service charge paid against local account or cash2%; min USD100.00 every 3 months
•       Extension commission (involving additional period) Before expiry.2%; min USD100.00 every 3 months
•       Extension commission (involving additional period) After expiry.2.5%; min USD100.00 every 3 months
1.1.3.     Other Import LC related charges
•       Confirmation commissionLCY A/c: 2% min USD 100.00
FCY A/c: 1% min USD 50.00
•       Amendment commissionUSD 100.00 per amendment
•       SWIFT chargeUSD 75.00 per page
•       Correspondent chargeAs per foreign bank debit advice
•       Interest on ‘Advance against import bills’As per prevailing rate from the date of debit of our account till payment date
•       Full LC cancellation chargesUSD 10.00
•       Foreign exchange application for import forms
•       Registration fee for foreign currencyUSD 10.00 per registration
•       Letter to external partyUSD 25.00
•       Partial shipmentLCY A/c: 1st and 2nd free but above, 1% of document value, minimum USD100.00
FCY A/c: 1st and 2nd free but above, 0.5% of document value, minimum USD100.0
•       Permit extensionUSD 30.00
•       Permit splitUSD 60.00
•       Duplicate adviceUSD 5.00
1.1.4.  Excess Drawings (Increase of amount on FOB value or freight)
•       Exchange commission2.50%
•       Opening commissionFree
•       Service charge4%; min USD100.00
•       Excess drawing for FCY account2%; min USD100.00
•       Excess drawing for FCY account while service charge paid against LCY4%; min USD 100.00
1.1.5.     Guarantee – under LC
•       Guarantee issued for missing bill of lading or airway bill under sight LC – handling charges (customers must deposit the invoice value of goods plus 10%)USD 100.00
1.2.  Documentary Collection Charges (CAD)
1.2.1.     Purchase Order Approval
•       Service charge PO approval and document collectionLCY A/c: 4%; min USD100.00
FCY A/c: 2%; min USD100.00
•       Service charge PO approval and document collection from FCY account but service chare paid from LCY account cash4%; min USD100.00
•       Extension commission for expired PO from LCY (Before Expiry)4%; min USD100.00 every 3 months
•       Extension commission for expired PO from LCY (After Expiry)4.5%; min USD100.00 every 3 months
•       Extension commission for expired PO from FCY (Before Expiry)2%; min USD100.00 every 3 months
•       Extension commission for expired PO from FCY (After Expiry)2.5%; min USD100.00 every 3 months
•       Extension commission for expired PO from FCY, but paid against local account or cash (For Both Before and After Expiry)4%; min USD100.00 every 3 months
•       Amendment chargeUSD 100.00
1.2.2.     Inward Bills for Collection (Import – IBC)
1.2.2.1.         IBC Sight
•       Exchange CommissionLCY A/c: 2.50%
FCY A/c: Free
•       SWIFT chargeUSD 75.00 per page
•       Partial shipmentLCY A/c: 1st and 2nd free but above 1% of document value min USD 100.00
FCY A/c: 1st and 2nd free but above 0.5% of document value min USD 100.00
1.2.2.2.         Unpaid item returned (shipping documents)
•       Service chargePer claim/bill
•       Courier servicePer claim/bill
•       SWIFT chargeUSD 75.00 per page
1.2.2.3.         Unpaid items held in safe custody (for more than 45 days)
•       Service charge for settlement of IBC documents aging over 45 days1%; min USD 100.00 for 45 days and part thereof
1.2.3.     Handling of expired LC, IBC and uncollected shipping document
•       Presentation of IBC document for PO expired after 30 days but shipped within its validity dateLCY A/c: 1%; min USD 50.00
FCY A/c: 0.5%; minUSD50.00
•       Presentation and settlement of document from expired LC within 5 days but shipped within its validity dateLCY A/c: Free
FCY A/c: Free
•       Presentation and settlement of document for expired LC within 25 days, after 5 days following the expiry date but shipped within its validity dateLCY A/c: 1%; min USD 50.00
FCY A/c: 0.5%; minUSD50.00
•       Presentation and settlement of document for expired LC after 30 days but shipped within its validity dateLCY A/c: 1.5%; min USD50.00
FCY A/c: 0.75%; min USD50.00
•       Settlement of expired LC and IBC shipped after its validity dateLCY A/c: 4%; min USD 50.00
FCY A/c: 2%; min USD50.00
•       Shipment prior to LC issuance/ PO approvalLCY A/c: 4%; min USD 50.00
FCY A/c: 2%; min USD50.00
1.3.  Foreign incidental and other charges
•       SWIFT charge for stop payment ordersUSD 75.00 per page
•       Discrepancy Handling charges for import document: LC (from beneficiary account)USD 200.00 on each account
1.3.1.     Delivery documents postage (courier)
•       Guarantee for missing BLUSD 100.00
•       Acceptance guarantee (customers must deposit the invoice value of goods plus 10%)USD 100.00
1.4.  Freight collection to ESL in FCY
•       Exchange commission payable to NBE2.50%
•       Service charge from foreign currency account2%
•       Service charge from local currency account4%
•       Freight collection to ESL in local currency (service charge)1.50%
1.5.  Outgoing Transfer
1.5.1.     Outgoing transfer-SWIFT / Draft
1.5.1.1.  BOA Customers
•  Exchange CommissionLCY A/c: 2.5%
FCY A/c: Free
•  Service ChargeLCY A/c: 4%; min. USD100.00
•  SWIFTLCY A/c: USD 75.00 per page
FCY A/c: USD 75.00 per page
•  Service Charge: International Organizations, Embassies, FDI Companies, and NGOsFCY A/c: Free for <= USD100.00
FCY A/c: 1.5% for > USD100.00
•  Service charge for NGOs generating FCY and working with Bank2.5% Minimum USD 100.00
•  Service Charge: FCY Account for Resident and Non-Resident EthiopiansFCY A/c: Free for <= USD100.00
FCY A/c: 2% for > USD100.00
•  Service Charge: Retention Account4%; min. USD50.00
1.5.1.2.         Staff Members
•  Exchange CommissionLCY A/c: 2.50%
FCY A/c: Free
•  Service ChargeLCY A/c: Free
FCY A/c: Free
•  SWIFT ChargeLCY A/c: USD 50.00 per page
FCY A/c: USD 50.00 per page
1.5.2.     Amendment of swift transferUSD 100.00 (swift & service charges will not be returned)
1.5.3.     Cancellation/replacement of draftUSD 100.00 (swift & service charges will not be returned)
1.5.4.     SWIFT Enquiry/Investigation Charges
1.6.  FCY Cash Notes Sales
1.6.1.     From Foreign Currency Account
•       Through VISA CardFree
•       Through Cash Notes2%; Min USD100.00
•       International Organizations, Embassies, FDI Companies, and NGOsCash Note: 1%
VISA Card: Free
•       FCY Account for Resident and Non-Resident Ethiopians, Retention A/c2%
•       Through Cash Notes for US Embassy, AU, ILRI and other EmbassiesFree
•       Employees of ILRI service charge when they request foreign currency (FCY) from their personal accountsLCY A/c: 2%
FCY A/c: 1%
1.6.2.     From Local Currency Account4%
1.6.3.     StaffFree
1.6.4.     From Birr account of NGOs generating FCY and working with Bank 2%
1.7.  Negotiation of Checks
1.7.1.     Outward Bills Collection (OBC)
•       Service ChargeFree
•       Postage (COUNTER)USD 50.00
•       Correspondent handling charge/feeAs per agreement with correspondent bank
1.8.  Charges for Service related to NR Accounts
1.8.1.     Cheque Issuance
•       FCY AccountsUSD 5.00 per 25 leaves
USD 10.00 per 50 leaves
USD 20.00 per 100 leaves
•       NR/NT Account
1.8.2.  Account statement Delivery
•       Account statement delivery by SWIFTUSD 100.00/Month
•       Account statement delivery by EmailFree
1.8.3.     Balance Confirmation
•   AbroadUSD 10.00/page
•   In the CountryFree
1.8.4.     Deposit of person Cheques to NR FCY Accounts Free
2.     Export Trade and Incoming Remittance
2.1.  Export LC
•       AdvisingUSD 50.00 FOR advice to other bank, otherwise free
•       ExtensionUSD 50.00 for advice to other bank, otherwise free
•       AmendmentUSD 50.00 for advice to other bank, otherwise free
•       Extension and amendmentUSD 50.00 for advice to other bank, otherwise free
•       Conformation commissionUSD 50.00 for advice to other bank, otherwise free
•       SWIFT received & authentication by BOA other banksUSD 50.00 for advice to other bank, otherwise free
•       PostageFree
•       Cancellation commissionFree
2.2.  Small Items Export Permit Issuance500 Birr
2.3.  Letter to other local banks (For document process at BoA, But proceeds to other local bank)USD 75.00
2.4.  ODBC
•       Exchange commissionFree
•       Service charge on collectionFree
•       Service charge on consignmentFree
•       SWIFT chargeUSD 75.00 per page
•       Photocopy charge
2.5.  Incoming Transfer
2.5.1.Incoming Transfer – SWIFT
•       Service ChargeFree
•       SWIFT ChargeFree
2.5.2.Cancellation/Retransfer of SWIFT transfer
•       Service ChargeFree: Amount <= USD200 =
USD50.00: Amount USD201-10,000= USD50.00
USD 500.00: Amount
USD10,001-100,000
USD 2,000.00: Amount USD100,001- 500,000
USD 5,000.00:
FOR >USD 500,001.00
•       SWIFTUSD 75.00 per page
2.6.  Foreign Bank Guarantee
2.6.1.     Type A
2.6.1.1.  Incoming foreign bank guarantee issued at the request of correspondent bank abroad with their counter-guarantee
•       USD 0 – 500.000.001.5%; min USD 150.00 for 90 days
•       USD 500,000.00 – 1,000,000.001.25%; min USD 150.00 for 90 days
•       > USD 1,000,000.001%; min USD 150.00 for 90 days
2.6.1.2.         Amendment charges
•       Increase in amount of guarantee for every 3 months or part thereof1%; min USD 150.00 for 90 days
•       Extension of guarantee issued/ opened/ confirmed by the bankAs per above article ….., and min USD 100.00
•       Other terms of guarantee (amendment or cancelation commission)Equivalent to USD 200.00
2.6.2.     Type B
•       Incoming foreign bank guarantee issued by correspondentUSD 200.00
•       SWIFT ChargeUSD 75.00 per page
2.6.3.     Type C
•       Outgoing foreign bank guarantee at the request of local customer against 100% deposit
•       Against 100% deposit1%; min USD 150.00 for 90 days
•       With credit facility2%; min USD 150.00 for 90 days
•       SWIFT chargeUSD 75.00 per page
Lending Interest Rate

New

Item

Tenure

X<=1 Year

1 < X <=3 Years

3 < X <=5 Years

5 < X <=10 Years

> 10 years

Term Loan/project and or working capital/18%18.5%19%21%22%
Loan to Micro-Finance Institutions TL11%12%13%14%15%
Loan to Micro-Finance Institutions OD

12%

Term loan for  building, construction, vehicle, machinery, equipment and etc

21%

Overdraft Facility

19.5%

Export (Service) Overdraft

17% @1 Turnover per annum

Post-Shipment Facility

  @ 5% document discount with 20% interest rate for 90 days

Overdrawal

22%

Penalty Interest

3% on the past due principal amount

Pre-shipment facilityTo be negotiated by the by appropriate management/appropriate credit sanctioning committee, however the minimum rate shall not go lower than 13% and the maximum rate shall not exceed 21% per 6 months
Advance against import bills

22%

Merchandise facility

20%

Loan Related expense account

17%

Staff Loans

Saving rate

Loans to NGO’s, Embassies, Diasporas and other foreign currency generating entities/individuals, companies and etcTo be negotiated by the by appropriate management/appropriate credit sanctioning committee
Other loan, advances and facilities not covered aboveTo be negotiated by the by appropriate management/appropriate credit sanctioning committee
All loans against cash collateralUp to 10% depending on the cash collateral coverage.
NB:
1) In case of project finance, bank shall consider the higher financed composition. (whichever is higher)
2) Tenure for loan restructuring  shall be considered from the original date granted
3) the above interest rates shall also be applicable to Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) loans
4) While converting facilities to instalment loans during restructuring, the tenure for the new loan shall consider the original facility period, as additional 1 year
5) when post-shipment facility is not settled within the given time, the interest rate shall be revised to 21%
Local guarantee charges per quarter

Item

Collateral

CashOther CollateralClean as risk grade collateral req.
Performance and Suppliers Credit Guarantee0.125% or minimum birr 500, however negotiable2% or minimum birr 5,000; however negotiable3.5% or minimum birr 10,000; however negotiable
Others Guarantee Types0.125% or minimum birr 500, however negotiable1.5% or minimum birr 5,000; however negotiable2.5% or minimum birr 10,000; however negotiable
Digital Lending Interest Rate

NEW

Period

Interest Rate

One Week2% of the amount
One Month4% of the amount
Three Month10% of the amount
Penalty on overdue amount 3.5% per Month

Note

Other terms for digital lending can be negotiated by the management/committee considering the benefits it may present to the Bank
Every Charge is subjected to 15% VAT and same shall be communicated in each dealing with a customers
Any facilities, including export ods, export term loans shall carry an interest rate of 21% after restructuring/conversion
Loan Processing Fee

No.

Description

Administration fee

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1

Category I  8,000.00   11,200.00   40,000.00   80,000.00   120,000.00   160,000.00   240,000.00   320,000.00
New requests
Incremental requests
Renewal with increment
Appeal
Rescheduling/waiver/amendment of terms, etc.

2

Category II  5,200.00   7,800.00   11,700.00   19,500.00   32,500.00   65,000.00   130,000.00   195,000.00
Renewal requests on existing credit facilities
Cancelation or suspension of foreclosure decision
Collateral release/replacement/revaluation*

3

Category III
Credit Bureau Report Fee  1,500.00   3,000.00
Moveable Collateral Registration Chargebirr 300 for each registration per contract
Moveable Collateral Search Report Fee

birr 30

Issuance of Letter per page/copy of document per page

birr 100

Issuance of Account Statement above the monthly regular reportbirr 100 per report
* Revaluation shall mean revaluation of collateral either to evaluate the progress on project
Note
1Staffs of BoA and NGOs with active Mou are exempted from any processing fees except for credit reference bureau report and movable collateral registration charge
2loan reconsideration shall be free of any fees except for credit reference bureau report and moveable collateral registry charge
3The calculation of the administration fee shall be based on the sum of the category of the loan request
4Every Charge is subjected to 15% VAT and same shall be communicated in each dealing with a customer
5No credit bureau report fee for requests less than birr 100,000
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