A digital wallet platform and online payment system developed by Google to enable in-app and tap-to-pay purchases.
Paga Expands to U.S. with Digital Banking for African Diaspora
Paga Group has launched digital banking services in the U.S. for Africans living abroad. Customers can open fully regulated U.S. accounts using only a valid ID and U.S. residential address.
Trends Shaping Mobile Payments in Africa
Mobile digital payments have shifted from convenience to a core feature of Africa’s financial landscape. Contactless payments now account for over half of all card transactions in urban centers in South Africa.
South Africa’s SOLmate doubles users to 100,000 as eWallet surge drives growth
SOLmate has doubled its active user base to about 100,000 over the past year. The eWallet service recorded a 500% surge in transaction volume, preferred over traditional EFTs.
NCPI Lifts User Cap, Making WhatsApp Pay Accessible to All in India
NPCI increases user onboarding limit for WhatsApp Pay. WhatsApp Pay now available to over 500 million users in India.
India Lifts Restrictions on WhatsApp Pay, Paving the Way for Meta’s Fintech Push
India removes cap on WhatsApp Pay, expanding to 500 million users. Meta seeks to challenge Google Pay and PhonePe in the fintech market.
