News Investigators/ PalmPay, a leading Africa-focused fintech and Jumia, an e-commerce company have announced a strategic partnership to enhance Nigeria’s digital payment ecosystem.
Sofia Zab, the Chief Marketing Officer, PalmPay, said this in a statement on Thursday.
Mrs Zab said that the joint effort would redefine the online shopping experience in Nigeria.
She noted that it would enable shoppers on Jumia to pay for their purchases using the PalmPay wallet, ensuring a seamless user experience and transaction reliability through direct integration.
“We are proud to partner with Jumia as we bring together the best of fintech and e-commerce to redefine the online shopping experience.
“At PalmPay, our mission has always been clear, to drive economic growth and fairness through user-friendly and inclusive financial services.
“Today, that mission takes a critical step forward as we join forces with Jumia to launch this strategic partnership,” she said.
Mrs Zab explained that the integration would make the checkout process faster, leveraging the unmatched reliability of PalmPay Network and ensuring a seamless experience for shoppers across the country.
She also noted that the partnership would promote a cashless economy, providing customers with a secure and convenient payment method.
Mrs Zab said that to celebrate the launch of the partnership, PalmPay and Jumia would be launching a special Christmas campaign, running from Dec. 11 to Dec. 30.
Mrs Zab said that during the period, customers who make purchases on Jumia using the PalmPay payment method would stand a chance to win exciting cash rewards
Similarly, Sunil Natraj, Chief Executive Officer, Jumia Nigeria, said the partnership would strengthen Jumia’s commitment to enhancing digital payments within its platform.
“At Jumia, we are dedicated to creating value for our customers by ensuring a convenient, reliable, and secure shopping experience.
“This partnership with PalmPay strengthens our commitment to enhancing digital payments within our platform,” Natraj said.
He noted that the partnership marked the beginning of a long-term collaboration between the two companies.
The Jumia boss added that the collaboration aimed at driving innovation, increasing convenience for consumers, and fostering the adoption of digital payments across Africa.
NAN
