Mastercard and AXIAN Partner to Launch Digital Payment Solutions Across Five African Countries
This collaboration introduces virtual and physical cards, and merchant solutions under AXIAN’s Mixx and MVola brands, giving millions of consumers, SME and entrepreneurs the ability to pay and get paid securely and seamlessly from their mobile phones.
Mastercard and AXIAN Group landmark strategic collaboration will launch a suite of digital payment solutions across Tanzania, Madagascar, Togo, Comoros and Senegal. This collaboration introduces virtual and physical cards, and merchant solutions under AXIAN’s Mixx and MVola brands, giving millions of consumers, SME and entrepreneurs the ability to pay and get paid securely and seamlessly from their mobile phones.
“Across Africa, technology is unlocking new ways to connect people to opportunity. This partnership is a reinforcement of how we are enabling simple and secure ways to make payments and move money. We remain committed to working with innovative players like AXIAN to drive financial inclusion and accelerate the growth of the continent’s digital economy.”
– Mete Guney, Executive Vice President, Market Development, EEMEA, Mastercard
The new solutions put greater control in the hands of consumers. By simply downloading the Mixx and MVola apps, consumers can activate and top up their virtual card, instantly access live exchange rates and monitor or cancel transactions in real time. These features make international payments easier, faster and safer.
“At AXIAN, our vision is to be at the centre of Africa’s digital revolution, bringing solutions that empower our customers with relevant and convenient financial services. simplify lives, expand access to financial services and empowering our customers. Through this collaboration with Mastercard, we are giving our customers the tools they need to thrive in today’s interconnected world, whether it is for shopping, for sending money across borders or for managing their business securely from a mobile app.”
– Erwan Gelebart, Chief Executive Officer, Digibank & Fintech cluster
The collaboration expands underserved consumers’ access to banking and payments services where they have traditionally been limited. It will help open new opportunities and unlock the full potential of the continent’s digital economy.
