Mastercard and Interswitch bring Google Pay to cardholders in Nigeria

Mastercard and Interswitch announced that eligible Mastercard cardholders in Nigeria can now use Google Pay on Android devices for contactless payments. The service uses Mastercard's tokenisation technology, and Interswitch connected several Nigerian card issuers to the capabilities needed to offer it. NIBSS data cited in coverage put digital payment transactions at 11.2 billion in 2026.

Why it matters

Global wallet access adds another digital channel for Nigerian banks and for merchants with contactless terminals.

Source: TechAfrica News · 29 October 2026

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