Verve Unlocks New Frontiers In Digital Payments With Contactless Innovation

Verve, Africa’s foremost domestic payment card and token brand, is breaking new ground in the digital payments space through a bold push into contactless technology and key international partnerships.

This strategic evolution marks a significant milestone in Verve’s journey to make payments faster, safer, and more accessible across borders.

Leading the charge in innovation, Verve has accelerated the adoption of contactless payment solutions across major fintech and payment service platforms, including Opay, PalmPay, Global Accelerex, Interswitch, and Paystack. These integrations enable cardholders to tap and pay at thousands of touchpoints – delivering the speed, security, and convenience that today’s digital-first consumers demand.

At the same time, Verve is scaling its global presence through strategic alliances with major international and regional players such as Temu, AliExpress, PalmPay, and FortisPay. These partnerships expand the reach of Verve cards into top global e-commerce platforms, empowering users to transact effortlessly across international marketplaces.

Managing director of Verve International, Vincent Ogbunude, in a press statement, highlighted the importance of these advancements.

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“Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. With our growing network of global partners and the rapid deployment of contactless technology, we’re not just keeping pace with digital payment trends—we’re setting them. Our goal is to ensure every Verve card holder enjoys seamless, secure, and rewarding payment experiences, whether shopping online or in-store,” Ogbunude stated.

With more than 75 million cards issued to date, Verve continues to expand its reach across ATMs, PoS terminals, e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, and agency banking outlets.