Airtel Mobile Commerce Debuts a New Payment Solution

Airtel Mobile Commerce BV is excited to announce the launch of the Airtel Money GlobalPay Card, a new payment solution designed to connect Airtel Money customers across Africa with global online marketplaces.

This collaboration with Mastercard will empower Airtel’s 150 million mobile phone users in 14 African countries by providing access to Mastercard’s global merchant network, enabling safer and more secure international transactions.

Good morning, Uganda! Today, we are at the Golden Tulip Hotel for the launch of the Airtel Money Global Pay card. Stay tuned for details on this game-changing development in Uganda’s financial sector, that aims to foster financial inclusion. #AirtelMoneyGlobalPayCard pic.twitter.com/eTtSO9YD0D

— Airtel Money Uganda (@airtelmoneyug) March 4, 2025

 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 can also make payments for travel bookings, utilities, subscriptions, and purchase goods from international suppliers—all from the convenience of their mobile phones.

Ian Ferrao, CEO of Airtel Money, 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.”

With this payment solution, Airtel and Mastercard aim to meet the growing demand for digital payments in Africa and support small businesses in cross-border trade. The partnership aligns with Airtel Africa’s goal of enhancing financial inclusion by providing efficient and seamless payment solutions to mobile money users across the continent.

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Muhammad Nana, Senior Vice President for Digital Partnerships at Mastercard Middle East and Africa, 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.”