Airtel Money, the mobile money arm of Airtel Africa, has made a bold move to reshape the future of digital financial services across the continent. The company has launched its next-generation, cloud-native mobile money platform, powered by Comviva’s mobiquity Pay, setting the stage for a major digital transformation across Africa.
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The rollout begins in Kenya and will gradually expand to other Airtel Africa markets over the coming year. This initiative aims to redefine how 49.8 million Airtel Money customers access and experience financial services making transactions faster, more secure, and more accessible than ever before.
Far from being just a technology upgrade, this launch represents a complete transformation in how Airtel Money operates. The new platform is designed to enhance efficiency and scalability, allowing the company to expand its fintech offerings and deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike. It also enables faster partner onboarding and opens new opportunities for collaboration and growth across Airtel’s vast African network.
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Security and trust are at the heart of this evolution. Built on a security-first architecture, the platform integrates advanced safeguards such as federated identity and multi-factor authentication to protect user data and ensure full regulatory compliance. Customers can also look forward to a smoother, more intuitive experience with improved self-service tools and seamless international money transfers.
Reflecting on the launch, Ian Ferrao, CEO of Airtel Money, said, “This is not just a technology upgrade—it’s a complete transformation of how we serve our customers. With Comviva’s mobiquity Pay, we’re building a future-ready financial ecosystem that accelerates financial inclusion and opens new opportunities for individuals and businesses across Africa.”
Echoing this sentiment, Rajesh Chandiramani, CEO of Comviva, said, “We are proud to partner with Airtel Money on this transformative journey. This cloud-native deployment is more than a platform—it’s a powerful step toward accelerating financial inclusion. By combining intelligent automation and modern architecture, we’re empowering millions to access secure and innovative digital financial services, driving growth and opportunity across the continent.”
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With this next-generation rollout, Airtel Money is not only embracing innovation but also reinforcing its role as a leader in Africa’s fintech revolution — one that’s shaping a more inclusive, connected, and empowered digital economy.
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