Verve: Google To Approve Naira Transaction On Play Store, Others

 

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Google has partnered with Verve to make digital transactions on Google Play Store easier for Nigerians.

The firm noted that as from Wednesday, Nigerians could now use their Verve cards to make purchases on the Google Play Store.

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It stated that under its new partnership, Google would process Verve transactions within Nigeria, and the transactions would be undertaken in naira and treated as local transactions by the country’s banking institutions.

Commenting on the development, Head of Retail and Payment Partnerships, Google Play, Anthea Crawford, said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Verve, expanding Google Play access for more Nigerians.

The introduction of local payments with Verve cards is a significant milestone, enabling more Nigerians to participate in the app economy and access the apps they need.”

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The Managing Director Verve International, Vincent Ogbunude, added, “The integration with Google Play is a significant stride towards achieving Verve’s vision of promoting financial inclusion. We are excited to bring digital content and services closer to Verve cardholders, hence bridging the digital divide.”

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