Network International in partnership with Airtel Money, has begun rolling out digital payment solutions across African markets where Airtel operates, starting with Uganda — with more activations scheduled for the rest of Africa and Francophone countries later this year.
As part of this collaboration, Network International will provide expertise and support for solutions including transaction processing, card management, fraud prevention, APIs sandbox, reconciliation and settlement, and online access for Airtel users.
In a press statement, Dr. Reda Helal, Co-Head of Group Processing at Network International, said they aim to cover significant ground on Airtel rollouts this year after going live in Uganda and make greater strides for their outsourced payments services in Africa. “We are excited to add value to Airtel’s capabilities, continue driving the success of Mobile Network Operators, and contribute to financial inclusion across the continent,” he remarked.
Ian Ferrao, Group CEO of Airtel Money at Airtel Africa PLC was delighted with this major milestone in their partnership — noting “We are eager to keep innovating and elevating our customer experiences with the support of Network’s digital payments expertise. Together, we will pave the way for more citizens to gain access to the continent’s growing digital economy.”
Network International provides a full suite of technology-enabled payment solutions to merchants and financial institutions of all types and sizes, including acquiring and processing services and a comprehensive ever-evolving range of value-added services. It currently serves 50 countries across the MEA region, including 40 African markets.
