Airtel Africa is deepening its partnership with WorldRemit, the global digital money transfer service operating in more than 50 sending countries and over 150 receiving countries, to roll out instant money transfer solutions across the continent and drive financial inclusion.
Business a.m reported. Building on their existing collaboration in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and Niger, customers can now also send money to Airtel Money accounts in Rwanda via WorldRemit, Airtel announced in a statement on Monday.
Andrew Stewart, WorldRemit’s managing director for the Middle East & Africa, said the service will allow customers worldwide to transfer funds directly into Airtel Money wallets.
“The connection to more Mobile Money accounts through Airtel Africa allows us to expand our payout network and options available to customers across the continent.
It is really exciting and important to us that we continue to increase financial inclusion for our customers in Africa whilst delivering a fast, affordable and secure service,” he said.
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WorldRemit explained that diaspora communities in over 50 countries can send money anytime by visiting WorldRemit.com or using the mobile app, selecting Mobile Money and Airtel as the operator, and following the prompts.
Airtel Africa CEO Raghunath Mandava reaffirmed the company’s commitment to improving financial inclusion in its markets through an extensive network of cash-in and cash-out locations and expanded distribution.
“This means that our customers can now receive fast digital payments via WorldRemit from around the world directly to their mobile phones, as well as access their funds at our exclusive kiosks and branches at their convenience,” he said.
He added that Airtel Money enables users to send both local and international transfers, pay utility bills, make merchant payments, save in their mobile wallets, buy airtime, and access a variety of financial products.
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