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March 11, 2024
On the web
Bank of Tanzania Connects All Payment Providers to TIPS
Daily News
May 27, 2021
On the web
Mondia Pay Expands Fintech Opportunities With New Partnership
Ventureburn
“Ecommerce brand Mondia Pay has partnered with Vodacom’s M-Pesa financial service to offer the company’s online content on the Vodacom Tanzania network. Customers can use the Mondia Pay and M-Pesa payment option to access entertainment such as sports, films, and games. Previously, Vodacom Tanzania customers used airtime balances via SMS and USSD to subscribe to Mondia’s digital services. The Company’s services include PlayInc., MyMuze, and Vodacom Premier League.”
October 7, 2020
On the wires
Airtel Tanzania Launches International Payments with WorldRemit
“Airtel Tanzania has collaborated with WorldRemit , the global payments company to enable Airtel Money customers to send and receive money directly into their Airtel Money wallets from abroad. Airtel Money customers can receive money from over 50 countries worldwide including a number of countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Sweden, Canada, Germany, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark and Belgium. This will contribute to deepening financial inclusion and further boosting the economic and industrial agenda.”
September 13, 2018
On the web
Mastercard Partner With Vodacom to Take Tanzania Cashless
Payments Afrika
“Mastercard has partnered with market leader Vodacom and BancABC to introduce the first online card in Tanzania – the M-Pesa virtual card.”
August 10, 2018
On the web
Puma Energy Tanzania Partners with Mastercard and Selcom to Introduce Masterpass QR at Retail Stations
Payments Afrika
“Mastercard has partnered with Selcom to enable local businesses and merchants to accept interoperable digital payments, many for the first time. Consumers are now able to make quick, easy and secure payments with their mobile money wallets or banking apps at Puma Retail Stations across Dar es Salaam. The payment solution will soon be launched in other regions across the country where Puma Energy operates.”
May 30, 2018
On the web
Tigo Introduces Masterpass Service In Tanzania
Cards International
“Telecommunication company Tigo’s consumers in Tanzanian now have access to fast, easy and secure payments by using Masterpass QR through their Tigo Pesa app. The interoperable solution is available for use at stores, restaurants and retail outlets in the country, including Puma Fuel Stations, KFC and Pizza Hut outlets and Choppies and Shoppers supermarkets.”
March 16, 2018
On the web
Mastercard, Selcom partner to expand QR payments in Tanzania
Telecompaper
“Mastercard has entered into a partnership with Selcom to enable Tanzanian merchants to move away from cash transactions. The partnership will provide Mastercard access to Selcom’s established network of merchants in Tanzania, to expand its mobile payments system Masterpass QR.”
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