Customers of MTN Mobile Money and Vodafone Ghana Mobile Financial Services Ltd (Vodafone Cash) are now able to pay at each other’s merchant point of sale thanks to interoperability services that have been enabled by MML and MobileMoney Limited (MML). This is a significant step in advancing the financial inclusion objective of both organizations and the Government of Ghana.
On March 1, 2023, the service became live and is now accessible to all Vodafone Cash and MTN Mobile Money users. Users of both networks can now pay directly for products and services at any merchant location in the nation that accepts MTN Mobile Money or Vodafone Cash.
Shaibu Haruna, the acting chief executive officer of MML, commented on the event and said that “this significant first step is in keeping with the MTN Group Vision of establishing the greatest financial services platform in Africa. We are steadfastly devoted to creating an inclusive payment environment that offers a stage for all participants to thrive. We are excited to cooperate with other market participants to offer their services to clients by utilizing our distribution network.
“At Vodafone Cash, we think that partnerships are vital to providing access to financial services for everyone,” said Judith Adumua-Bossman, acting mobile financial services manager. We are committed to developing cutting-edge solutions that will assist our clients in more effectively managing their financial objectives. This new tool furthers our commitment to increasing accessibility, convenience, and value for our clients at a really historic time for us.