Interswitch Partners with Google Pay to Revolutionize Digital Payments in Nigeria

Africa’s foremost integrated payments and digital commerce company, Interswitch has announced its integration with Google Pay on its Interswitch Payment Gateway (IPG) platform.

This partnership promises to usher in a new era of convenience, security, and global accessibility for businesses and individuals alike.

With this collaboration, users and merchants can now leverage the simplicity and security of Google Pay’s contactless payment system via the Interswitch platform.

By storing payment details in Google Wallet, customers will experience a streamlined checkout process, enhancing the overall user experience. Moreover, this integration opens the door to international card acceptance, empowering businesses to cater to a broader global audience.

Security has been a paramount concern for both companies, and the integration addresses this head-on. Google Pay’s advanced security measures, including industry-standard tokenization, provide an additional layer of protection against potential fraud. In cases of device loss or theft, users can quickly safeguard their information using the “Find my device” function.

Muyiwa Asagba, Managing Director, Digital Commerce & Merchant Acquiring at Interswitch, said, “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.”

Jenny Cheng, Vice President and General Manager of Google Wallet, on his part, said, “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.”

This partnership is a strategic move by Interswitch, known for its technology-driven solutions, to align with global brands that share its vision for advancing payment methods across Africa and beyond.

The integration of Google Pay into the Interswitch Payment Gateway marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of online payments, ushering businesses and consumers into a more interconnected digital world.

Businesses and consumers eager to experience the benefits of Google Pay on the Interswitch Payment Gateway can sign up on the Interswitch platform today. As the world increasingly relies on digital payments, this collaboration promises to bring convenience, security, and global connectivity to the forefront of the Nigerian payment landscape.