Mastercard and Smile ID to Scale Digital Identity Across Africa - Global News Network Liberia

Mastercard and Smile ID to Scale Digital Identity Across Africa - Global News Network Liberia

Partnership combines Mastercard’s global payments network with Smile ID’s capabilities to combat fraud and expand financial inclusion across Africa. Mastercard has extended its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID, an identity verification provider in Africa to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent. This partnership will enable banks, fintechs, mobile money operators and other enterprises to o…

Mastercard deepens Africa strategy with Smile ID investment and partnership

Mastercard has deepened its African strategy with a minority investment in Smile ID, the continent’s leading identity verification (IDV) provider. Announced on September 25, 2025, the deal extends their partnership and will accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent. Through the integration, Mastercard customers—including banks, telecoms, mobile money operators, and fintechs—will gain direct access to Smile …

How Mastercard and Smile ID are transforming digital identity in Africa

By Chioma Obinagwam Mastercard has strengthened its collaboration with Smile ID, a leading African identity verification provider, to accelerate the deployment of robust digital identity solutions throughout the continent. Confiance News gathered from a statement issued by the Senior Account Manager, New Business, Yemi Kuti at the weekend. This partnership aims to streamline customer onboarding […]

Mastercard And Smile ID To Scale Digital Identity Across Africa

Mastercard has extended its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID, an identity verification provider in Africa to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent. This partnership will enable banks, fintechs, mobile money operators and other enterprises to onboard new customers faster, reducing identity fraud and expanding access to

Mastercard and Smile ID join forces to expand digital identity in Africa

Mastercard partners with Smile ID to expand secure digital identity in Africa. Learn how the collaboration drives inclusion and prevents fraud.

Smile ID partners with Mastercard to fight fraud and boost inclusion

Mastercard, the global payments leader, and Smile ID, an African identity verification provider, have strengthened their partnership to accelerate the adoption of secure digital identity solutions across the continent. The collaboration aims to address challenges around fraud prevention and financial inclusion by enabling banks, FinTechs, telecoms and mobile money operators to onboard customers more efficiently. By combining Mastercard’s global …