Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with Visa, has launched Absa Pay, a first-of-its-kind issuer wallet designed to provide fast, secure, and convenient contactless payments for customers across the country.
The launch reinforces Absa Bank and Visa’s shared commitment to digital transformation, financial inclusion, and delivering seamless payment experiences for consumers and businesses.
Fully integrated into the Absa Mobile Banking App, Absa Pay allows customers to tap their mobile phones at any NFC-enabled terminal to make payments, eliminating the need for cash or physical cards. With Ghana’s growing youth population and high adoption of digital services, Absa Pay offers a modern, intuitive solution that fits into the daily lives of urban, tech-savvy consumers.
Kobla Nyaletey, Executive Director for Retail and Business Banking at Absa Bank Ghana, said: “Today marks a major milestone in our digital payment journey. Absa Pay is designed to make everyday payments simpler, safer, and more convenient. With a young, digitally engaged population, Ghana is ready for a solution that brings the ease of tap-to-pay directly to mobile devices. We are excited to work with Visa to introduce an innovation that empowers customers with greater freedom and flexibility in how they pay.”
Fabrice Konan, Country Manager of Visa Ghana, added: “Behind every transaction is a real person, and our goal at Visa is to make every payment effortless. Our collaboration with Absa Bank reflects our shared focus on building secure, inclusive, and innovative solutions that support the everyday needs of Ghanaians. Absa Pay is a meaningful step forward in advancing digital adoption and ensuring more consumers can benefit from fast, safe, and reliable ways to pay.”
The launch of Absa Pay is expected to accelerate the adoption of contactless payments in Ghana, particularly for everyday expenses such as groceries, fuel, dining, and retail purchases. The solution also benefits merchants by enabling faster checkout, enhancing customer experience, and promoting digital acceptance across sectors.
The unveiling event in Accra brought together financial service providers, fintech innovators, merchants, and key stakeholders from Ghana’s digital ecosystem. Guests experienced live demonstrations of Absa Pay, interactive product displays, and hands-on sessions showcasing the ease and security of tap-to-pay transactions.
The introduction of Absa Pay underscores Absa Bank Ghana and Visa’s continued commitment to driving financial inclusion, reducing cash dependency, and expanding secure digital payment options across the country.
For more information on Absa and Visa’s digital payment solutions, visit www.absa.com.gh and www.visa.com.
About Visa
Visa (NYSE: V) is a global leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in over 200 countries and territories. Visa’s mission is to connect the world through innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payment networks, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive.
About Absa Bank Ghana
Absa Bank Ghana Ltd is a leading financial services provider with deep local roots and a pan-African outlook. The bank delivers integrated solutions across Corporate and Investment Banking, Business Banking with a focus on SMEs, and Retail Banking.
A systemically important player in Ghana’s financial sector, Absa Bank supports sustainable wealth creation for current and future generations. Part of Absa Group Limited, one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups, the bank operates alongside a team of approximately 40,000 professionals across multiple African markets and beyond.
Absa is a truly African brand, inspired by the people it serves, and determined to become the first-choice financial services provider across Africa.
To learn more, visit www.absa.com.gh.
