Airtel Mobile Commerce BV, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa PLC, has announced the launch of the Airtel Money GlobalPay Card, a new digital payment solution.
A collaboration with Mastercard, the Airtel Money GlobalPay Card, is a new payment solution designed to connect Airtel Money customers across Africa with global online marketplaces.
The digital payment solution, according to a statement will empower 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 Card is a virtual (non-plastic) payment solution that links directly to Airtel Money wallets. This card can be used for a wide range of payments across global online merchants, including major platforms such as Facebook, Netflix, Uber, Amazon, Google, AliExpress, and Alibaba.
Users will also have the ability to make payments for travel bookings, utilities, subscriptions, and purchase goods from international suppliers—all from the convenience of their mobile phones.
For Airtel Money customers, activating the Airtel Money GlobalPay Card is simple. Customers simply need opt-in for the card, load it from Airtel Money wallet, and start shopping. No additional documentation, registration, or installations are required.
CEO of Airtel Money, Ian Ferrao, commented: “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.”
