Verve’s entry into the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) is set to transform the region’s digital payment landscape. Through its partnership with GIM-UEMOA, the regional electronic banking organization, Verve is now accepted across all eight member countries, connecting over 120 million people to a broader African payments ecosystem.
This expansion supports GIM-UEMOA’s vision of creating an interoperable and inclusive payment system that fosters economic growth and regional integration. By enabling Verve cardholders to transact seamlessly across the UEMOA zone, the initiative aligns with the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which seeks to strengthen intra-African commerce, travel, and investment.
“By enabling Verve card acceptance across the UEMOA region, we’re connecting over 120 million citizens to a broader African network,” said a GIM-UEMOA spokesperson. “This is a key step toward financial inclusion and realizing the vision of a single African market.”
Verve’s presence in UEMOA also signals a deeper commitment to innovation and economic empowerment. As adoption increases, the partnership is expected to enhance regional trade, deepen financial inclusion, and position Africa as a digitally connected market.
Calling on financial institutions, merchants, and consumers to join the movement, Verve is charting a course toward a payment future that is secure, seamless, and proudly African.
