Orange Money Group and Visa have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating online payments and expanding access to digital financial services across Africa and the Middle East.
The partnership, which has already been successfully deployed in Botswana, Madagascar, and Jordan, has now been extended with the launch of a virtual Visa card by Orange Money Côte d’Ivoire. The initiative will be rolled out gradually to additional markets, including Guinea, Burkina Faso, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Through the partnership, Orange Money users can instantly create a virtual Visa card directly from the Max it app and fund it from their Orange Money wallets. The card enables secure online payments on both local and international platforms. A physical Visa card linked to Orange Money is also expected to be introduced at authorized points of sale at a later stage.
Orange Money said the collaboration aligns with its mission to promote financial inclusion by simplifying access to digital payment services and enabling individuals and small businesses to participate fully in the digital economy. Visa’s global payment network and security infrastructure will support seamless and trusted transactions for users across borders.
Commenting on the partnership, Orange Money Group CEO Thierry Millet said the initiative allows Orange Money’s 45 million customers to make international online payments within seconds, marking the first step toward positioning Orange Money as a widely accepted payment method. Visa’s Vice-President for Western and Central Francophone and Lusophone Africa, Ismahill Diaby, said the partnership combines Visa’s trusted technology with Orange Money’s strong local presence to support everyday commerce across the continent.
Orange operates in 17 countries across Africa and the Middle East, serving over 173 million customers, while Orange Money has more than 45 million active users. Visa operates in over 200 countries and territories worldwide, providing digital payment solutions that support inclusive economic growth.
