L–R: Paul Ohakim, Vice President, Issuing and Acquiring (Africa), Verve International; Penda Toure, Head of Commercial, GIM-UEMOA; Serges Adingni, Deputy General Manager, GIM-UEMOA; Vincent Ogbunude, Managing Director, Verve International; Dr. Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Corporate Communications, Interswitch Group; and Luc Adjaho, Chief Architect, GIM-UEMOA, at the recently held press briefing at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Lagos.
Verve, Africa’s largest domestic payments card and token brand, has marked a major milestone in its Pan-African growth journey by officially launching card acceptance across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) region. This includes Senegal, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, and Togo, positioning Verve at the forefront of Africa’s digital payment revolution.
The expansion is enabled through a strategic partnership with GIM-UEMOA, the regional switch connecting financial institutions across Francophone West Africa. Through this alliance, Verve is set to offer consumers and businesses seamless, secure, and inclusive payment experiences—fostering deeper economic ties and accelerating financial inclusion across the region.
“This is more than a launch—it’s a leap toward a connected Africa,” said a Verve spokesperson. “By linking more countries into our payment network, we are empowering individuals, enabling merchants, and creating new digital pathways for economic participation.”
For cardholders, this means the ability to transact effortlessly across borders, tap into a broader network of services, and fully participate in Africa’s evolving digital economy. Financial institutions and businesses benefit from enhanced customer reach and growth opportunities through a scalable, interoperable payments infrastructure.
Verve’s track record of innovation and strategic partnerships includes collaborations with global platforms such as Google, AliExpress, Temu, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Spotify, offering customers enriched lifestyle experiences and access to global content with ease.
In addition to market expansion, Verve remains committed to consumer engagement through initiatives like the Verve GoodLife Promo—a campaign that rewards everyday transactions with exciting perks. Now, cardholders in UEMOA countries, including tourists and entrepreneurs, can enjoy the same benefits that Verve users across Africa have come to expect.
This development brings Verve closer to its vision of a secure, borderless, and interconnected African payments ecosystem—delivering convenience, innovation, and empowerment to every wallet it touches.
Whether you're a bank seeking digital expansion, a business eyeing new customer segments, or a consumer looking for smarter payment options, Verve is ready to power your journey.
Verve – Africa’s trusted lifestyle and payment companion. Join the revolution.
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