To make digital transactions on the Google Play Store simpler for Nigerians, Google has teamed up with Verve.
The company announced that starting of Wednesday (today), Nigerians can now make purchases on the Google Play Store using their Verve cards.
According to the announcement, as part of their new agreement, Google would handle Verve transactions within Nigeria. These transactions will be made in naira and will be viewed as local ones by the nation’s banking institutions.
Commenting on the development, the Head of Retail and Payment Partnerships, Google Play, Anthea Crawford, said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Verve, expanding Google Play access for more Nigerians. The introduction of local payments with Verve cards is a significant milestone, enabling more Nigerians to participate in the app economy and access the apps they need.”
The Managing Director, Verve International, Vincent Ogbunude, added, “The integration with Google Play is a significant stride towards achieving Verve’s vision of promoting financial inclusion. We are excited to bring digital content and services closer to Verve cardholders, hence bridging the digital divide.”
