Airtel has partnered with Mastercard to launch the Airtel Money GlobalPay Card in Uganda. According to the company, this payment solution is designed to connect Airtel money customers with global online marketplaces.
Through this partnership, Airtel’s 150 million mobile phone users in 14 African countries with access to Mastercard’s global merchant network, enabling safer and more secure international transactions.
The Airtel Money GlobalPay is a virtual payment solution that Airtel Money users can link to their wallets. It can be used for a wide range of payments across global online merchants such as Facebook, Netflix, Uber etc.
“At Airtel, we are continuously innovating to enhance the customer experience. By adding Mastercard’s secure virtual payment solution to Airtel Money, we are making International payments simpler and more accessible for our customers. This collaboration allows us to offer a global e-commerce experience,” said Ian Ferrao, CEO of Airtel Money.
Activating Airtel Money GlobalPay Card
Airtel Money customers can activate the Airtel Money GlobalPay Card by:
- Opting in for the card.
- Loading it from an Airtel Money wallet.
No additional documentation, registration, or installations are required.
Senior Vice President for Digital Partnerships at Mastercard Middle East and Africa, Muhammad Nana, stated: “Our digital partnerships strategy focuses on enabling the digital transformation of our partners, helping them provide their customers with access to a seamless global payment ecosystem. With over 150 million Airtel Africa consumers now connected to the global digital economy, we are helping more consumers access the benefits of e-commerce.”
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