Over 100 million cards have been issued to customers by Africa’s leading payments card brand, Verve, across the continent.
This milestone has been described as a powerful symbol of growth, resilience, and the evolving needs of millions of Africans who rely on Verve every day.
The accomplishment has been said to underscore the company’s deep consumer insight, continuous innovation, and unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction.
Verve’s evolution has consistently been inspired by the needs and aspirations of its users. Today, its acceptance footprint stretches across Africa and reaches global markets through strategic partnerships with leading brands, including Google, Netflix, Spotify, AliExpress, Temu, Flywire, YouTube Premium, and others, unlocking broader access to lifestyle, entertainment, commerce, and mobility solutions for millions of cardholders.
“What began as a simple idea, one card designed to empower everyday life, has grown into 100 million stories, 100 million touchpoints, and 100 million reasons to deepen our commitment to delivering secure, seamless, and meaningful payment experiences across Africa,” the Executive Vice President for Group Marketing and Corporate Communications at Interswitch Group, Ms Cherry Eromosele, said at a media briefing in Lagos, where she was represented by the Divisional Head for Growth Marketing (Paytoken and MVNO), Chidi Oluaoha.
Ms Eromosele further noted that the milestone is shared with the broader ecosystem; banks, processors, merchants, regulators, and partners, whose collaboration has fuelled Verve’s remarkable growth.
Most importantly, she celebrated the millions of individuals who carry Verve cards in their wallets and mobile devices, acknowledging that their trust and loyalty continue to inspire the brand’s progress.
With the 100-million-card mark now crossed, Verve is poised to accelerate its expansion efforts, elevate customer experiences, and strengthen its global acceptance network.