Airtel Africa, a leading telecom and mobile money service provider across 14 African countries, has announced its partnership with Network International, a premier enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This collaboration is poised to enhance Airtel Africa’s mobile services and digital financial capabilities across the continent.
Driving Innovation and Financial Inclusion
By teaming up with Network International, Airtel Africa aims to leverage cutting-edge payment processing solutions to navigate the dynamic landscape of digital finance. Network International’s extensive expertise spans 50 countries, including 40 in Africa, and serves over 200 financial institutions while facilitating more than 1.6 billion transactions. This deep market knowledge makes Network International the ideal partner for Airtel Africa’s ambitious plans.
Comprehensive Service Rollout
Network International will roll out its services in key Airtel Africa markets, providing a suite of card issuance products and technical support. This includes transaction processing, card hosting and management, online fraud prevention, internal reconciliation and settlement, and online access for Airtel users. These services will empower Airtel Africa’s users with convenient access to a wide range of mobile and digital payment services, enhancing their overall experience.
Leadership Insights
Ian Ferrao, Group CEO of Airtel Money, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are thrilled to partner with Network International to enhance our payment processing capabilities. This collaboration will enable us to deliver a superior customer experience and drive digital financial inclusion across Africa. Network International’s proven track record and deep understanding of the African market will allow us to innovate and scale our services more effectively. Together, we will empower our users with seamless and secure payment solutions, fostering economic growth and inclusion in the communities we serve.”
Dr. Reda Helal, Group Managing Director – Processing, Africa and Co-Head Group Processing at Network International, commented, “Our collaboration with Airtel marks a major milestone for our outsourced payments services in Africa. It demonstrates our ability to successfully serve Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) via our fully-fledged processing solutions and our continued dedication and commitment to the African region. We are excited to support Airtel’s growth strategy and its business development plans for the entire continent.”
A Step Towards a Digital Future
This partnership signifies a significant advancement in Airtel Africa’s journey towards enhancing digital financial services. By integrating Network International’s robust processing solutions, Airtel Africa is set to drive innovation, improve customer experience, and promote financial inclusion across the continent.
For more information, visit Airtel Africa and Network International.
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