Verve International, Africa’s pioneering and largest domestic payment card scheme, has hit another major milestone in its global expansion journey. The company has officially announced that Verve cards are now fully accepted on Temu, one of the fastest-growing e-commerce platforms globally. Temu, which has rapidly grown to become a dominant online retail platform from China, offers a wide array of products from fashion and electronics to home goods and beauty essentials.
This partnership is a result of months of rigorous integration and testing, ensuring Verve’s 70 million cardholders across Africa can now seamlessly and securely shop with over 200,000 merchants on Temu. The collaboration opens up direct access to Temu’s extensive and affordable product offerings, enabling Verve users to easily make cross-border payments.
The timing of this achievement coincides with Verve’s recent recognition in The Global Payments Power-50, where it was celebrated as one of the key players transforming the global payments industry. This latest move further cements Verve’s position as a leader in providing inclusive and innovative payment solutions, particularly in bridging Africa and the global marketplace.
Vincent Ogbunude, Managing Director of Verve International, expressed excitement about this development, stating, “We are excited to announce that Verve is now accepted on Temu, a globally recognised e-commerce leader. Our integration with Temu is a significant milestone that reflects our mission to create more possibilities for our cardholders in today’s increasingly connected digital economy.”
The collaboration with Temu adds to Verve’s growing list of global partnerships with major platforms such as Google, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Uber, Spotify, Microsoft, and Ali Express. Through these alliances, Verve enables users to make payments in Naira for a variety of services, further positioning itself as a trusted and versatile leader in Africa’s digital payments space.
With this expansion, Verve cardholders can now enjoy hassle-free shopping on one of the world’s most accessible e-commerce platforms, while also tapping into growing cross-border trade opportunities, especially within the Afro-China trade corridor.
As Verve continues to broaden its global footprint, the company remains committed to redefining digital payments, improving customer experiences, and fostering financial inclusion across Africa. With more partnerships expected soon, Verve is poised to deliver even greater value to its cardholders and further drive economic growth on the continent.
Verve International, a subsidiary of the Interswitch Group, continues to push boundaries by providing safe, convenient, and reliable payment solutions that connect Africa to the global digital economy.
