Airtel Africa has partnered with digital money transfer service provider, WorldRemit for instant money transfer services expansion across Africa.
WorldRemit will enable customers from across the globe to receive money into Airtel Money wallets by simply downloading the free mobile App or through WorldRemit.com.
Andrew Stewart, Managing Director for Middle East & Africa, WorldRemit, said: “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.”
Raghunath Mandava, CEO, Airtel Africa, said: “We are committed to enhancing financial inclusion in the countries we operate through building a huge infrastructure of cashing in and cashing out locations in the markets and increasing our 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.”
