MTN Fintech has partnered with Network International to boost digital payments by expanding card issuance services across Africa, with initial operations set to begin in Rwanda, Uganda, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria.
Network International, a prominent facilitator of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has been designated as the Payment Processor – Issuing partner for MTN Group Fintech, Africa’s top mobile financial services provider. This new alliance significantly broadens Network’s issuer processing collaborations throughout the continent.
Operating in over 50 countries and serving more than 250 financial institutions, Network International will leverage its extensive experience to enhance MTN Fintech’s innovative mobile services, thereby delivering increased value to stakeholders and customers across Africa.
The collaboration will initially roll out card issuance products in key MTN Fintech markets, starting with Rwanda, where services are already up and running. Uganda, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria will soon follow under this initiative. Network International will offer a wide array of services—including transaction processing, card management, and online fraud prevention, to ensure that MTN Fintech users enjoy a seamless experience integrating both traditional mobile services and cutting-edge digital payment solutions.
“Our collaboration with MTN Group Fintech marks a major milestone for our outsourced payments services in Africa. It demonstrates our ability to successfully serve Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) via our fully-fledged processing solutions and our continued dedication and commitment to the African region. We are excited to support MTN Group Fintech’s growth strategy, and its business development plans across the continent,” said Dr. Reda Helal, Group Managing Director – Processing, Africa and Co-Head Group Processing, Network International
Cedric N’guessan, Executive for Payment and E-commerce, MTN Group Fintech also added that, “this collaboration with Network International is pivotal in enhancing financial inclusion across Africa and beyond. It enables our customers to actively engage in the global economy, aligning perfectly with our strategic goals alongside Mastercard to broaden access to digital financial services across the continent”.
MTN Group currently provides over 288 million customers across 14 African markets with voice, data, fintech, enterprise wholesale, and API services.
