In a significant collaboration, Google has joined forces with Verve, Africa’s largest domestic card scheme, to enhance the digital transaction experience on the Google Play Store for Nigerians.
Effective immediately, Nigerians can utilize their Verve cards to conduct purchases on the Google Play Store, bolstering the digital ecosystem within the country.
Under this newly established partnership, Google will process Verve transactions within Nigeria, using the local currency, Nigerian Naira (NG). Consequently, these transactions will be treated as local by the country’s banking institutions.
This development ensures that any Nigerian with an Android device and a Verve card can now enjoy a seamless and streamlined method of making purchases on the Google Play Store.
Anthea Crawford, Head of Retail and Payment Partnerships, Google Play, 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.”
Speaking about this partnership, Vincent Ogbunude, Managing Director Verve International, stated that “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.”
Verve’s growing recognition as Nigeria’s most popular payment card program fosters inclusion by bringing digital services to a wider range of the country’s citizens. Users may now add their Verve Cards to their Google Play Account and pay in Naira without hassle, maximizing this amazing prospect.
How to use your Verve card on Google Play is as follows: Open the Play Store, select the app you want to purchase, click “add credit or debit card” and, when prompted, input your Verve card information. Additionally, you can visit pay.google.com, sign in with your Gmail account, select “Add a payment method,” enter your Verve card information, and then save. After that, make your purchase by going back to the Playstore.
This new alliance helps create a more accessible digital environment for Nigerians while also streamlining the payment process for Google Play Store apps and services.