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African countries launch continental payment card, PAPSSCARD to strengthen trade integration 

Samson Akintaro by Samson Akintaro
July 1, 2025
in Financial Services, Sectors, Tech News
African countries launch continental payment card, PAPSSCARD to strengthen trade integration 
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African countries have launched a new card scheme called PAPSSCARD to drive trade integration and boost financial inclusion across the continent.

The initiative was officially unveiled during the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), held in Abuja, Nigeria.

The PAPSSCARD is a joint venture between Afreximbank, the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), and Mercury Payment Services (MPS).

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Designed to facilitate fast, secure, and cost-effective retail transactions across African borders, the card is expected to transform the continent’s payment infrastructure by reducing reliance on foreign systems.

Ending dependence on foreign payment systems 

Currently, most card-based transactions in Africa are routed through global payment systems, resulting in high transaction fees and limited control over financial data.

The PAPSSCARD addresses these issues by ensuring that transactions are processed entirely within the continent, allowing Africa to retain the value, data, and economic benefit of its payments.

“For too long, Africa’s reliance on external payment systems has impeded trade, increased costs, and compromised control over our financial data,” said President and Chairman of Afreximbank, Prof. Benedict Oramah.

“PAPSSCARD changes that. It empowers us to move money swiftly, securely, and affordably across our borders. It is a transformative step towards strengthening intra-African trade and preserving value within the continent,” he added.

A symbol of financial independence 

According to the CEO of PAPSS, Mike Ogbalu III, the new card represents more than just a technological advancement—it is a “powerful symbol of progress” and a bold move toward financial self-reliance.

Executive Chairman of Mercury, Muzaffer Khokhar, echoed similar sentiments, describing the launch as a milestone in Africa’s journey toward financial sovereignty.

  • The PAPSSCARD is expected to benefit a wide spectrum of users, from governments and banks to merchants and everyday consumers.
  • Acting CEO of PAPSSCARD, John Bosco Sebabi, stated that the new offering would help reduce transaction costs for public institutions, drive financial sector innovation, and enhance access to modern, secure payment tools across Africa.
  • The unveiling at the Afreximbank meetings also included the launch of commemorative cards.

Key strategic partners involved in the rollout include issuing banks Bank of Kigali and I&M Bank Rwanda, Rwanda’s national switch Smart Cash (Rswitch), and Nigeria’s Unified Payments, which ensures widespread acceptance in the country.

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The initiative aligns closely with Afreximbank’s broader strategy to promote financial inclusion and deepen intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

With support from central banks and national payment systems, the continent-wide adoption of the PAPSSCARD is expected to accelerate regional integration and build a more self-sustaining African economy.


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Samson Akintaro is a tech enthusiast and has over a decade experience covering and writing about the tech industry. He is currently the Tech Analyst at Nairametrics.

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Comments 3

  1. John Bennett says:
    July 2, 2025 at 4:22 pm

    The Sahel financial crisis has accelerated the continental consolidation of a unified monetary policy.
    I do hope it will incorporate the Sahel experiment smoothly,with out bias.

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  2. Precious says:
    July 2, 2025 at 9:33 pm

    Was there any information on how to get the cards? Can we just walk to any commercial bank and request for one?

    Reply
  3. Kabir Usman says:
    July 3, 2025 at 5:56 pm

    Congratulations 🎉

    Reply

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