Interswitch Partners with Google Pay to Enhance Digital Payments in Nigeria

In an exciting development, Interswitch, Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, has announced its collaboration with Google Pay on its Interswitch Payment Gateway (IPG) platform. This strategic alliance is set to revolutionize digital payments in Nigeria, providing businesses and individuals with the convenience and security of contactless payments and digital storage, aligning perfectly with the global trend towards streamlined and secure transactions.

Seamless Integration for Enhanced User Experience: One of the key highlights of this partnership is the ability for merchants to store payment details within Google Wallet. This integration significantly enhances the user experience on the Interswitch platform, making the checkout process smoother and more efficient. Additionally, this collaboration opens the doors for the acceptance of international cards on the Interswitch Payment Gateway, allowing businesses to cater to a broader international clientele seamlessly.

Fortified Security Measures: Utilizing Google Pay on the Interswitch platform brings an added layer of security to transactions. The partnership incorporates industry-standard tokenization, where transactions utilize a virtual card number, providing robust protection against potential fraud. In cases of misplaced devices, users can quickly safeguard their information using the “Find my device” function, ensuring peace of mind and security.

Empowering Businesses for Global Success: Muyiwa Asagba, Managing Director of Digital Commerce & Merchant Acquiring at Interswitch, expressed the significance of this partnership, stating, “We are proud to align with Google Pay, as it exemplifies our commitment to delivering cutting-edge payment solutions that facilitate seamless transactions for businesses and their customers. By integrating Google Pay into our Payment Gateway, we are empowering businesses to harness the potential of a global customer base while ensuring secure and reliable payments.”

Google Pay: A Global Solution: Jenny Cheng, Vice President and General Manager of Google Wallet, highlighted the global reach and security of Google Pay, saying, “Google Pay provides a fast, easy, and safe way for users in more than 70 countries and territories to pay with their Android phone or Wear OS device. Users can simply add their debit and credit cards to the Google Wallet app and feel confident that their financial information is safe and secure when they’re making a purchase or catching a train.”

Driving the Evolution of Payments: As a technology-centric company, Interswitch continues to align with brands that share its values to drive the evolution of payments across Africa and beyond. The integration with Google Pay marks a pivotal step toward transforming the online payment landscape, enabling businesses and consumers to thrive in an interconnected digital world.

Get Started Today: For businesses and consumers eager to experience the benefits of Google Pay on the Interswitch Payment Gateway, the journey begins today. Sign up on the Interswitch platform to embrace the future of secure, efficient, and global digital payments.

In summary, the collaboration between Interswitch and Google Pay promises to elevate the digital payment landscape in Nigeria, providing enhanced security, convenience, and global reach for businesses and individuals alike. This partnership reflects Interswitch’s commitment to pioneering cutting-edge payment solutions in the ever-evolving world of digital commerce.