Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL) has launched its Airtel Money Global Pay Card, a virtual prepaid card designed to give Ugandans a convenient way to make international payments. The virtual card is accessible through the MyAirtel App, and it is free to create.
In partnership with Mastercard, Diamond Trust Bank, and Network International, Japhet Aritho, Managing Director of Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited noted that they are opening doors for their customers to global opportunities, enabling them to participate in the growing global digital economy with ease and confidence
Aritho added, “We are delighted to launch a product that reflects our commitment to providing innovative and accessible financial solutions to Ugandans. We recognize that USSD technology is sunsetting, thus we are leading with a prepaid virtual card, on the MyAirtel App.”
Commenting on the partnership, Lenin Oyuga, Head of Telco Digital Partnerships MEA at Mastercard, said, “The increasing adoption of digital transactions in Uganda underscores the need to collaborate with partners like AMCUL that have demonstrated the technical financial and human resources to expand the boundaries of digital and financial inclusion.”
Oyuga noted that they are happy and confident that the Airtel Money Global Pay card will give customers a brilliant experience.
Similar to the virtual card launched by MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited last month, with the Airtel Money Global Pay Card, customers can pay for services from thousands of international merchants including;
- Online shopping on platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Alibaba.
- Streaming entertainment on Netflix, Spotify, and Apple Music.
- Online learning through Coursera, Duolingo, and Udemy.
- Digital advertising on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
- Travel bookings via Expedia, Booking.com, and Airbnb.
- Software subscriptions with Microsoft, Google, and Adobe.
Airtel mobile money customers can get the Airtel Money Global Pay Card from the MyAirtel App. Once obtained, you can load funds onto the card directly from your Airtel mobile money wallet.
