Visa launches Visa Pay in DRC, partners with Access Bank
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
Visa Inc. launched Visa Pay in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and partnered with Access Bank. The partnership also named Congolese singer-songwriter Fally Ipupa as the official Brand Ambassador for Visa Pay in the DRC.
From africa-newsroom.com
Why it matters
The collaboration aims to accelerate digital payments and financial inclusion in the DRC. This initiative supports the Central Bank's 2027 cashless agenda by making digital payments more accessible and convenient for consumers.
Visa offers enhanced digital payment security solutions and real-time risk insights to financial institutions.
From africa-newsroom.com
Who's involved
- Visa Inc.Global payments leader launching the interoperable Visa Pay solution.
- Access BankPartnering bank expanding the digital payment ecosystem in the DRC.
- Fally IpupaOfficial Brand Ambassador championing Visa Pay through consumer campaigns.
- DRCThe market where the digital payment expansion is taking place.
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The entities involved
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Visa Inc.
American multinational financial services corporation
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Access Bank
Nigerian multinational bank
- DRC
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