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Airtel Money Begins to Offer Payments on Google Play

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Google Regional Director, Sub Saharan Africa, Government Affairs & Public Policy and Interim Country Director, Kenya, Charles Murito and Airtel Money Kenya MD, Anne Kinuthia-Otieno.
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Airtel Money customers can now conveniently and securely pay for a wide range of applications on Google Play Store directly through their Airtel Money wallets, thanks to a strategic partnership between Airtel Money and Google.

This partnership enables Airtel Money users to make payments for a variety of applications on Google Play, providing a streamlined, affordable, and secure payment for their favourite online applications. Additionally, it exemplifies how Airtel Money has continued to distinguish itself in the mobile money landscape through several Unique Selling Propositions that enhance the user experience and offer competitive fees, significantly enhancing customer value.

Notably, Airtel Money is currently the only Mobile Money wallet integrated on Google Play Store. Customers using Airtel Money when making payments on the Google Play app will enjoy zero transaction costs.

“We are very excited today to launch our partnership with Google – one of the worlds most renowned brands, giving our customers access and convenience to their preferred applications on the Google platform.  This collaboration affirms Airtel Money’s brand promise as a trusted, reliable, and innovative payment platform that is always evolving to meet customer needs,” said Mrs. Anne Kinuthia-Otieno, Managing Director Airtel Money. ” The collaboration underscores Airtel Money’s expanding presence in the payments landscape, offering customers even more versatile services at an international scale.”

Airtel Money’s subscriber base continues to grow steadily driven by a commitment to offer enhanced value through strategic partnerships, enhanced customer value and affordable prices, ensuring Airtel Money’s increasing availability across multiple platforms.

“We are pleased to introduce Airtel Mobile Money to users making purchases on the Google Play Store in Kenya,” said Kevin McDaid, EMEA Payment Partnerships at Google. “This integration underscores Google’s commitment to providing accessible, localised solutions.”

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