Arab Financial Services, Nsano Partner to Expand Digital Payments in Africa
Arab Financial Services (AFS), a leading digital payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a strategic partnership with Nsano, a pan-African payment processor based in Accra.
The collaboration aims to bridge mobile money and card payments across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Why it matters
The partnership will enable Nsano to integrate AFS’s card processing services into its mobile money infrastructure, allowing financial institutions and merchants to offer both Visa and Mastercard issuing and acquiring services.
This could accelerate digital payment adoption in a region where mobile money dominates.
What they’re saying
- AFS CEO Samer Soliman said the partnership expands AFS’s African presence: “By combining our cutting-edge card processing capabilities with Nsano’s expertise in mobile money, we aim to enhance financial access and convenience for millions.”
- Nsano CEO Priscila Hazel highlighted the impact on financial inclusion: “Partnering with AFS allows us to provide seamless digital financial solutions that address customer pain points, empowering financial institutions and merchants to offer better payment options.”
The big picture
With Africa’s digital payments market growing rapidly, integrating mobile money with card payments could offer consumers and businesses more flexibility.
The partnership positions AFS and Nsano as key players in shaping the continent’s payment ecosystem.
What’s next
The collaboration will roll out across key markets in Sub-Saharan Africa, with the goal of expanding financial access and streamlining transactions for businesses and consumers alike.
