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PalmPay expands fintech services in Africa, hits 25 million users

Hauwa Ali by Hauwa Ali
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Pioneering Africa-focused fintech platform, PalmPay, reached a significant milestone with 25 million users on its smartphone app, accompanied by an extensive network of mobile money agents and merchants in its payments ecosystem.

At a recent press conference in Lagos, Sofia Zab, the Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of PalmPay, expressed pride in the company’s achievement and emphasized its role as a driving force behind financial inclusion and the adoption of cashless payments in Nigeria. 

The growth of PalmPay is a testament to the increasing demand for innovative fintech solutions that cater to the unique needs of Africa’s underserved population.

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User-friendly and inclusive financial services

PalmPay attributes its rapid growth within Nigeria, achieved in just four years since entering the market, to its robust strategy of providing secure, user-friendly, and inclusive financial services.

 The simplicity of the application has led to a significant shift in consumer behaviour from cash to digital payments, enabling swift and convenient transactions. 

As a result, PalmPay now processes over five billion USD per month and offers a comprehensive suite of financial services that empower users to manage their finances conveniently in one place.

PalmPay launched its savings service, offering users an annual interest rate of 20 percent. The fintech platform also extends its services to businesses by equipping them with dedicated apps, web portals, and POS machines, thereby providing banking solutions tailored to their needs.

Enabling Financial Inclusion and Quick Transactions

Approximately 30 percent of PalmPay users reveal that they opened their first-ever financial account on the app, highlighting the company’s commitment to promoting financial inclusion. Additionally, PalmPay boasts a 99.5 percent success rate for transactions completed within 10 seconds, positioning the platform as a leader in the highly competitive fintech space.

Sofia Zab, Chief Marketing Officer of PalmPay, emphasizes the platform’s ambition to go beyond being a digital wallet and instead aims to become Africa’s financial super-app. 

PalmPay’s goal is to offer consumers all the necessary tools for financial success while fostering mutual growth within its digital ecosystem through robust payment infrastructure and a data-driven approach.

PalmPay’s next strategic move focuses on bridging the gap between consumers and businesses by digitizing merchant payments.

 The company is onboarding tens of thousands of offline retailers every month, primarily through referrals. Chika Nwosu, the Managing Director of PalmPay Nigeria, believes that digitizing payments for the retail and informal economy will reduce business costs and enable them to build a digital track record, qualifying them for credit and other financial services.

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Expanding to More Countries and Enabling Cross-Border Transactions

Looking ahead, PalmPay plans to extend its operations to additional countries and aims to facilitate cross-border transactions in the future. The company is currently piloting services in Ghana and preparing to launch in several other African markets.

PalmPay’s remarkable growth, dedication to financial inclusion, and expansion of fintech services highlight its commitment to revolutionizing digital payments in Africa. With its user-friendly platform and comprehensive suite of financial tools, PalmPay is well-positioned to lead the way in Africa’s evolving financial landscape. 

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