One of Africa's leading payment technology companies, Flutterwave, has announced that its online merchants in Nigeria can now accept American Express payments.
This development allows American Express Card Members, whether they hold consumer, business, or corporate cards, to make direct payments to e-commerce businesses using Flutterwave in Nigeria.
This collaboration offers advantages for both merchants and consumers. Flutterwave merchants can now tap into a new customer base of American Express Card Members, enhancing their business opportunities across Africa and globally.
For consumers, the partnership provides greater flexibility and choice in payment methods, reinforcing the American Express global network and expanding the locations in Africa where American Express Cards can be used. The service will soon expand to other countries, including Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Uganda.
Briana Wilsey, vice president and General Manager of Global Network Services EMEA at American Express, noted that this agreement with Flutterwave expands payment choices for African businesses and consumers.
"Through the agreement with Flutterwave, a trusted payment provider, we are giving e-commerce merchants in Nigeria the opportunity to reach American Express Card Members around the world. The collaboration is a win-win because it also increases the number of places where our Card Members can use their Cards in Nigeria."
Founder and CEO of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, emphasised the company's mission to connect the world to Africa through innovative payment solutions.
"This is one of our initiatives to ensure that more people across the world can pay using Flutterwave in Africa. We understand the value of providing shoppers with payment methods that work for them, as well as helping businesses to expand their customer bases," he added.
