Verve International announced a strategic partnership with Temu, a rapidly expanding global e-commerce platform, and AliExpress, a subsidiary of Alibaba, on March 17, 2025.

This agreement, a milestone in Verve’s worldwide expansion, allows millions of cardholders to make seamless naira payments on both platforms.

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Hassle-free naira payments on Temu and AliExpress 

The partnership with Temu and AliExpress allows Nigerian shoppers to enjoy direct naira payments, eliminating the need for foreign exchange conversions and enhancing their cross-border shopping experience.

Previously, Temu did not accept Verve cards, requiring users to rely on Visa, Mastercard, or virtual dollar cards for transactions. With this new development, Verve cardholders can now access Temu’s vast selection of affordable products without the complexity of currency conversions.

Similarly, AliExpress, which previously faced payment challenges with Nigerian users, now fully accepts Verve cards. This collaboration simplifies digital commerce, enabling Nigerians to shop on global platforms with ease and security. As Vincent Ogbunude, Managing Director of Verve International, noted in a previous announcement regarding AliExpress, “This marks a significant milestone in our global expansion journey, reflecting our commitment to providing cardholders with access to more possibilities in today’s digital economy”.

Thanks to Verve’s transition to contactless technology, over 70 million cardholders can now enjoy seamless tap-and-go payments. This innovation enables faster, more secure, and more convenient transactions across digital and physical payment channels.

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Verve expands payment reach in Africa via Temu and AliExpress

Verve’s partnership with Temu and AliExpress is part of its broader strategy to expand its global footprint and enhance payment solutions for African consumers.

Verve cards are widely accepted across Nigeria and select African countries, supporting transactions at ATMs, PoS terminals, and online platforms. Additionally, Verve cardholders can use their cards for subscriptions on Google Play, YouTube Premium, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Uber, and Spotify, ensuring a broad and integrated payment experience.

In another development, fintech companies like Carbon and PalmPay have partnered with Verve to issue Verve cards to their customers, further expanding Verve’s reach and supporting financial inclusion goals in Nigeria. Verve is committed to providing inclusive and creative digital payment solutions that empower consumers and businesses.