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Airtel, Visa extend mobile payments to seven countries in Africa

Barcelona, Spain: Visa and Bharti Airtel Tuesday announced a partnership to bring innovative mobile payment services to seven markets in Africa including Kenya, Gabon, Ghana, Madagascar, Rwanda, Seychelles and Tanzania. 

Visa and Airtel will build on the existing capabilities of Airtel’s Mobile Money allowing subscribers to use their Airtel Money account to pay in stores and online wherever Visa is accepted. Additionally, customers can withdraw money and make payments from their Airtel Money account using their Airtel Money Visa companion card. 

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