PalmPay , a prominent Africa-focused fintech and Nigeria’s most popular mobile wallet, has announced a strategic partnership with Jumia , Africa’s leading e-commerce platform. The collaboration aims to enhance the continent’s digital payment ecosystem, beginning with payment integrations and joint marketing initiatives in Nigeria.
This partnership highlights both companies’ commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital payment ecosystem and promoting the cashless economy. With PalmPay now integrated as a payment method, Jumia shoppers can seamlessly checkout using their PalmPay wallet, ensuring a smooth and reliable transaction experience.
“We are excited to partner with Jumia to combine the strengths of fintech and e-commerce, transforming the online shopping experience,” said Sofia Zab, Chief Marketing Officer at PalmPay. “This strategic collaboration reflects our mutual dedication to providing an exceptional user experience and delivering outstanding value to our customers.”
Sunil Natraj, CEO of Jumia Nigeria, commented on the partnership: “At Jumia, our focus is on delivering value to our customers through a convenient, reliable, and secure shopping experience. This collaboration with PalmPay further reinforces our commitment to improving digital payments on our platform. By integrating PalmPay, we’re offering customers more options to access affordable, quality products with the ease of cashless transactions.”
This partnership marks the start of a long-term collaboration between two industry leaders, focused on driving innovation, enhancing consumer convenience, and promoting the widespread adoption of digital payments across Africa.