Payments company Interswitch has launched support for Google
Pay on its payment gateway—the Interswitch Payment Gateway (IPG). Merchants and
users in Nigeria can now add their debit and credit card details to the Google
Wallet app to make online payments. Users can also pay with international cards
or create virtual cards for payment at the checkout.
In a press release published by the company, Muyiwa Asagba,
Managing Director, Digital Commerce & Merchant Acquiring at Interswitch,
said, “We are proud to align with Google Pay, as it exemplifies our commitment
to delivering cutting-edge payment solutions that facilitate seamless
transactions for businesses and their customers. By integrating Google Pay into
our Payment Gateway, we are empowering businesses to harness the potential of a
global customer base while ensuring secure and reliable payments.” The company also says that aside from the
tokenisation which guards against fraud, the Google Wallet integration also has
a “Find my device” function with which users can secure their financial
information in the event of a lost or misplaced device.
According to Jenny Cheng, Vice President and General Manager
of Google Wallet, this service is available to users in over 70 countries and
territories, enabling payments through their Android phones or Wear OS devices.
“Users can simply add their debit and credit cards to the Google Wallet app and
feel confident that their financial information is safe and secure when they’re
making a purchase or catching a train,” she said.
This comes nearly a year after Nigeria-based fintech
Flutterwave integrated the digital wallet for both merchants and businesses to
make payments across Africa. Tanzanian fintech startup Nala also integrated it
into its suite of payment options in the same year, enabling payments from the
US and UK into Africa.
The partnership is a strategic move by Interswitch, known for its technology-driven solutions, to align with global brands that share its vision for advancing payment methods across Africa and beyond.
The integration of Google Pay into the Interswitch Payment Gateway marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of online payments, ushering businesses and consumers into a more interconnected digital world.
Businesses and consumers eager to experience the benefits of Google Pay on the Interswitch Payment Gateway can sign up on the Interswitch platform today. As the world increasingly relies on digital payments, this collaboration promises to bring convenience, security, and global connectivity to the forefront of the Nigerian payment landscape.