pawaPay has announced an exciting partnership with Airtel Money Africa, Africa’s leading mobile money provider, to revolutionise cross-border remittances across the continent. This collaboration extends pawaPay’s reliable payment infrastructure into seven key markets (Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi, Gabon, Congo Brazzaville, and Tanzania), enabling seamless inbound transfers directly into the mobile wallets of over 161 million Airtel Money customers.

Leveraging pawaPay’s robust platform, which processes over four million transactions daily, this partnership streamlines and secures the movement of funds across borders, supporting families, entrepreneurs, and businesses vital to Africa’s economic growth. Airtel Africa’s CEO, Ian Ferrao, noted that this expansion strengthens financial inclusion and accelerates economic development by connecting international money transfer operators with Airtel’s growing digital footprint.

Nikolai Barnwell, CEO of pawaPay, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasising their mission to streamline African payments. "Deepening our relationship with Airtel Money allows International Money Transfer Operators to leverage our world-class infrastructure for seamless cross-border payments," he said.

This collaboration marks a significant stride in making Africa’s digital economy more accessible and resilient. As the partnership expands to additional markets, its impact promises to be transformative, empowering millions and fostering a more inclusive financial landscape across the continent.

Read the full press release here.