A digital wallet platform and online payment system developed by Google to enable in-app and tap-to-pay purchases.
Interswitch says more banks are ready for tap-to-pay, but consumers need convincing
Interswitch identifies consumer education as the primary barrier to mainstream tap-to-pay adoption in Nigeria. Mastercard and Interswitch launched Google Pay in Nigeria, allowing eligible users to add cards to Google Wallet.
LIFT Expands Payment Options with Apple Pay, Google Pay & Crypto
LIFT is the first South African airline to offer Apple Pay and Google Pay on its website. The airline has introduced cryptocurrency payments through Ozow.
Paymentology and Bank Zero Partner to Expand Access to South Africa’s Financial Ecosystem
Paymentology announced a new partnership with Bank Zero to enhance digital banking in South Africa. Bank Zero is a branchless, app-driven bank focused on modern banking solutions.
Paga Expands to U.S. with Digital Banking for African Diaspora
Paga Group has launched digital banking services in the U.S. for Africans living abroad. Customers can open fully regulated U.S. accounts using only a valid ID and U.S. residential address.
Trends Shaping Mobile Payments in Africa
Mobile digital payments have shifted from convenience to a core feature of Africa’s financial landscape. Contactless payments now account for over half of all card transactions in urban centers in South Africa.
