OPay has announced a strategic partnership with AfriGO Card, powered by Afrigopay Financial Services Limited (AFSL).
AfriGo
AfriGO, is Nigeria’s National Domestic Card Scheme ,a subsidiary of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS).
aims to deepen financial inclusivity by utilizing innovative products, customer-focused approach and cutting-edge technology.
Beyond facilitating traditional transactions, AfriGO plays a key role in promoting government payments, and driving payments across critical sectors such as transportation, health, hospitality and agriculture
AfriGO reduce reliance on foreign exchange and thus it;
- strengthens local capacity,
- fosters the development of homegrown expertise
- ensures data sovereignty
- supports financial inclusion and
- promotes sustainable economic growth.
The Partnership
The OPay/AfriGO partnership aims to further enhance availability of digital payment services to Nigerians.
It will also facilitate rapid scaling and ensure the availability of secure and convenient payment solutions across Nigeria.
Mr. Dauda Gotring, MD/CEO at OPay, speaking about the partnership said;
“Our partnership with AfriGO aligns perfectly with our goal of simplifying financial services for every Nigerian.”
Describing the card he said;
“The OPay/AfriGO card is not just a product; it’s a powerful tool that will enable us to reach more Nigerians, particularly those who have been underserved by traditional banking services. This will provide Nigerians with a more affordable payment option, enable instant settlement of transactions, and further promote financial inclusion across the country.”
About OPay
OPay is a leading financial institution in Nigeria with the mission to make financial services more inclusive through technology.
Established in 2018, the company offers a wide range of payment services. These include;
-money transfer,
-bill payment,
– airtime & data purchase,
-card service, and
-merchant payments.
Renowned for its secure, super-fast experience and reliable network
OPay is licensed by the CBN and insured by the NDIC with the same insurance coverage as commercial banks.
About AfriGO Card:
AfriGO Card, is Nigeria’s national domestic card scheme.
Designed to empower businesses and consumers,
it covers a wide range of payment solutions, including;
- debit,
- credit,
- pre-paid,
- virtual,
- loyalty,
- Zakat and
- tokenized cards.
AfriGO Card strengthens and empowers local businesses and creates new opportunities within the growing card business ecosystem in Nigeria.
