UgandaToday: Onafriq and Visa Partner to Launch Visa Pay, Unlocking Interoperability Between Card and Mobile Money in the DRC
Source: Africa Publicity
Onafriq, Africa’s largest digital payments network, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to launch Visa Pay, a cloud-native Payments-as-a-Service platform designed to expand digital financial access across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Through this partnership, consumers in the DRC will be able to seamlessly fund their Visa Pay wallets directly from mobile money channels, unlocking convenient access to everyday digital and e-commerce payments. Powered by Onafriq’s APIs, the initiative enables mobile money collections and disbursements from M-Pesa, Airtel Money, and Orange Money wallets, effectively bridging Visa’s global card network with millions of mobile money wallets across the country.
“Our collaboration with Onafriq represents our ambition to accelerate financial inclusion in the DRC,” said Sophie Kafuti, General Manager of Visa in the DRC. “By connecting Visa Pay to existing mobile money infrastructure, we’re not just adding convenience—we’re creating the interoperability foundation that will fuel digital commerce adoption across the country.”
The development comes at a time of significant market growth. According to GSMA data, the DRC’s mobile payments industry is projected to reach $3.85 billion in transaction value in 2025, representing a 19% compound annual growth rate. This growth spans retail payments, e-commerce, government services, bill payments, payroll disbursements, and business collections nationwide.
“Onafriq has connected Congolese consumers to Africa and the world for years, operating as the trusted infrastructure in the background,” said Christian Bwakira, Chief Commercial Officer of Onafriq. “This partnership demonstrates how combining Visa’s global network reach with Onafriq’s deep on-ground presence creates unprecedented possibilities for innovation and financial inclusion across Africa. When you unite world-class global capabilities with trusted local networks, you unlock transformative opportunities for both partners and the millions of consumers we serve.”
Beyond the DRC, the partnership also paves the way for Visa Pay’s expansion into other African markets, where mobile money adoption is already strong and demand for interoperable, digital-first solutions is rapidly increasing.
About Onafriq
Onafriq is an omnichannel “network of networks,” providing partners with a single pathway to unlock the full power of cross-border and cross-platform payment solutions. Its network spans 43 African markets, connecting over 1 billion mobile money wallets, 500 million bank accounts, and over 400,000 agents in Nigeria. The company enables domestic and cross-border disbursements and collections, card issuing and processing, agency banking, and treasury services.
With strong regulatory and compliance capabilities, Onafriq maintains a robust presence through 10 offices across Africa and additional locations in the UK, US, and China Learn more at Onafriq.com
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