American Express, a global financial services company, has joined forces with Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology platform, to offer a new payment option for online merchants in Nigeria. This partnership aims to streamline online transactions and provide more flexibility for both merchants and consumers in the African market.
With this collaboration, Nigerian merchants can now accept payments from American Express cardholders, including consumer, business, and corporate cards. This exciting development is expected to expand to other African countries such as Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Uganda in the near future.
Flutterwave, a prominent player in the FinTech industry, has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses looking to scale their operations in Africa. The company’s platform supports a wide range of transaction types, enabling seamless payments for clients like Uber and Air Peace. With over 630 million transactions processed and a total value exceeding USD $31 billion, Flutterwave has solidified its position as a dominant force in the African payments landscape.
By partnering with American Express, Flutterwave aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers and provide merchants with access to a larger customer base. This collaboration will make it easier for American Express cardholders to shop online in Africa, while also supporting businesses in their local and global expansion efforts.
Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, founder and CEO of Flutterwave, expressed his excitement about the partnership: “At Flutterwave, we are committed to connecting Africa to the world through payments. This collaboration is a significant step towards ensuring that more people across the globe can pay using Flutterwave in Africa. By offering American Express as a payment option, we are providing shoppers with more choice and convenience, while also helping businesses grow their customer base.”
