Strengthening Global Payment Connectivity
Flutterwave, a leading African payments technology company, continues to broaden its services by allowing its online merchants in Nigeria to accept payments from American Express Card Members. This new development marks a significant step in connecting Africa with global markets through seamless payment solutions.
New Payment Horizons for Flutterwave Merchants
With this integration, Flutterwave merchants in Nigeria can now accept payments from American Express Card Members, including those holding consumer, business, or corporate cards. This service will soon extend to merchants in other African countries, including Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Uganda, thereby enhancing the reach and capacity of African businesses to engage with international customers.
Benefits for Merchants and Shoppers Alike
This collaboration brings multiple advantages to both merchants and consumers:
For Merchants: Flutterwave merchants now have the opportunity to attract a broader customer base, including American Express Card Members globally. This includes both individual consumers and corporate spenders, helping businesses expand their market reach.
For Shoppers: Consumers benefit from increased payment options, enabling them to select their preferred method of payment. This partnership also strengthens the American Express global network by expanding the number of African locations where American Express Cards can be used, making shopping more convenient and accessible.
Leadership Perspectives on the Partnership
Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, Founder and CEO of Flutterwave, emphasized the company's commitment to connecting the world to Africa through innovative payment solutions. He stated, "At Flutterwave, we’re always looking for ways to connect the world to Africa through payments. This collaboration ensures that more people across the world can pay using Flutterwave in Africa, providing shoppers with payment methods that work for them and helping businesses expand their customer bases."
Briana Wilsey, Vice President and General Manager of Global Network Services EMEA at American Express, also highlighted the importance of the collaboration. She remarked, "American Express continues to expand in Africa to enable greater payment choice for businesses and consumers. Through the agreement with Flutterwave, we are giving e-commerce merchants in Nigeria the opportunity to reach American Express Card Members around the world."
A Shared Vision for Global Business Expansion
Both Flutterwave and American Express share a common goal of empowering businesses to expand their operations in Africa and other emerging markets. This partnership enables businesses to conduct local and cross-border transactions seamlessly via Flutterwave’s platform, supported by a single Application Programming Interface (API).
