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Safaricom Collaborates with TerraPay to Offer M-PESA Transfers Between Kenya, Bangladesh, and Pakistan

Duncan Muema by Duncan Muema
July 19, 2023
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Courtesy of www.capitalfm.co.ke

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Safaricom, a leading telecommunications company in Kenya, has recently joined forces with TerraPay, a global mobile payment switch, to facilitate seamless money transfers between Bangladesh and Pakistan. This partnership aims to enhance financial inclusivity by leveraging Safaricom’s expertise in mobile money services and TerraPay’s robust international remittance platform. By leveraging technology and strategic collaboration, the two companies are set to revolutionize cross-border money transfers and provide convenient solutions for millions of people.

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The Safaricom-TerraPay partnership is expected to transform the remittance landscape by simplifying and expediting cross-border transactions. The partnership will empower more than 32 million M-Pesa customers to conduct money transactions, including more than 200 million in Bangladesh and Pakistan. This collaboration will offer an efficient and affordable alternative to the traditional remittance channels, which often involve cumbersome processes, high fees, and long waiting times.

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Safaricom’s widely acclaimed mobile money service, M-Pesa, will play a pivotal role in this partnership, having processed more than 90 percent of Kenya’s remittance receipts in the FY ending March 2023. M-Pesa has already revolutionized the financial landscape in Kenya, providing millions of users with access to secure and convenient mobile banking. Through this collaboration, M-Pesa users in Kenya will be able to send money directly to recipients in Bangladesh and Pakistan, benefiting from TerraPay’s extensive network and expertise in facilitating international remittances.

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The partnership between Safaricom and TerraPay marks a significant milestone in the world of cross-border remittances. By combining Safaricom’s M-Pesa platform with TerraPay’s international remittance expertise, millions of people in Bangladesh and Pakistan will benefit from faster, more accessible, and more cost-effective money transfer services. As financial technology continues to reshape the global remittance landscape, this collaboration serves as a testament to the power of strategic partnerships to drive progress. Through their joint efforts, Terrapay Mobex and M-Pesa are championing financial inclusion and empowering individuals with convenient, secure, and cost-effective solutions for cross-border remittances.

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