For over 15 years, Verve has played a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s digital payment landscape, providing secure, convenient, and locally relevant payment solutions designed to meet the continent’s unique needs. Founded to address the limitations of international card schemes in African markets, Verve has grown into a trusted household brand with over 85 million cards issued and operations across several African countries. By tackling challenges like regulatory complexity and infrastructure limitations head-on, Verve has delivered robust, interoperable solutions that power millions of transactions daily across ATMs, POS terminals, and digital platforms.
At the heart of Verve’s growth is a deep commitment to innovation and local insight. Through its expanding network of over 350 partners, Verve is not only trusted by consumers but also by financial institutions and fintechs across Africa. The launch of Verve Contactless, with over 30 million cards issued, and the cards accepted at about 90% of terminals in Nigeria, exemplifies the brand’s drive to enhance everyday user experiences through faster, convenient and more secure tap-to-pay technology. Collaborations with companies like Manipal and Cardforte have also enabled the production of eco-friendly cards, aligning Verve’s innovation with global sustainability goals.
Verve's most strategic leap in recent years has been in enabling cross-border payments within Africa. Its integration with GIM-UEMOA, the regional switch for the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), marked a historic milestone, making Verve the leading African card scheme to achieve such a connection. This partnership now enables Verve cardholders to perform seamless transactions, including ATM withdrawals, across eight West African countries, significantly boosting regional financial integration.
What distinguishes Verve is its dual strength: deep regional relevance and strong collaborations with global brands such as Google, Spotify, You Tube Premium, Flywire, Temu, AliExpress, Uber, Facebook Ads, and Netflix, among others This rare blend positions Verve not just as a payment provider but as a symbol of African innovation and resilience. As it continues to expand its footprint and capabilities, Verve is driving greater financial inclusion, simplifying cross-border commerce, and helping shape a more interconnected, digital-first Africa.