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Network International, a prominent digital commerce facilitator in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has joined forces with Airtel Money, the mobile financial services arm of Airtel Africa, to enhance digital payment solutions across the continent. The collaboration will first take effect in Uganda, with further rollouts planned across Africa and Francophone regions in 2025.
Driving Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion
Through this strategic alliance, Network International will provide a suite of advanced payment processing solutions, including:
- Secure transaction processing
- Comprehensive card management services
- Fraud detection and prevention tools
- API sandbox for seamless integration
- Reconciliation and settlement services
- Online access for Airtel users
Dr. Reda Helal, Group Managing Director – Processing, Africa, and Co-Head Group Processing at Network International, reaffirmed the company’s vision:
“Following our successful deployment in Uganda, we are committed to accelerating Airtel Money’s digital payment expansion across Africa. This partnership strengthens mobile network operators’ financial services capabilities and fosters greater financial inclusion across the continent.”
Ian Ferrao, Group CEO of Airtel Money at Airtel Africa, echoed this sentiment:
“This marks a significant step forward in our collaboration. With Network International’s expertise in digital payments, we are poised to drive innovation and enhance the customer experience. Together, we will empower more people to participate in Africa’s fast-growing digital economy.”
Scaling Digital Commerce Across Africa
As a leader in payment technology solutions, Network International supports merchants and financial institutions with acquiring and processing services, as well as a range of value-added offerings. The company operates in 50 countries across MEA, including over 40 African markets.
Airtel Africa, a key player in telecommunications and mobile financial services, operates in 14 countries, serving more than 140 million customers. With over 60 million data users and 36 million Airtel Money subscribers, the company plays a pivotal role in Africa’s digital transformation.
By integrating Network International’s payment technologies with Airtel Money’s expansive reach, this partnership is set to revolutionize digital transactions, strengthen financial inclusion, and accelerate the growth of Africa’s digital economy.
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