Airtel Money Africa has expanded its partnership with mobile money payments provider pawaPay to enable licensed international money transfer operators (IMTOs) to deliver instant remittances across seven African markets, benefiting over 161 million Airtel Money customers.

• The integration allows IMTOs to send funds directly into mobile wallets in Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi, Gabon, Congo Brazzaville, and Tanzania.
• CEO of Airtel Money Africa Ian Ferrao stated this expansion advances international remittances and supports financial inclusion.
• Remittance flows to Sub-Saharan Africa reached an estimated $23.9 billion in 2024, with mobile money playing a crucial role due to its convenience and reach.