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Mastercard, Interswitch Collaborate to Launch Google Pay in Nigeria

According to multiple sources, Mastercard and Nigerian payments technology company Interswitch have teamed up to bring Google Pay to Nigeria. This development follows similar moves by other Nigerian banks such as Zenith Bank and GTCO. Although Google has not provided specific details on when the service will be available to users, the collaboration is expected to facilitate seamless online transactions and boost the digital economy in Nigeria. The partnership is a significant step towards increasing financial inclusion in the country, as more Nigerians can now access digital payment solutions through Google Pay. This move also positions Nigeria as a key player in the digital payments landscape in Africa. Interswitch, a leading digital payments and commerce company in Africa, has been instrumental in the growth of digital payments in Nigeria and other African countries. Mastercard, on the other hand, is a global leader in payments and technology solutions. Their collaboration with Interswitch is expected to provide Nigerians with a secure, efficient, and user-friendly digital payment solution.

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