Mobile Money Services Powered on N-Genius Terminals Through Partnership Between Network International and Ghana's Blu Penguin
**Headline:** Network International and Blu Penguin Partner to Enhance Digital Payment Accessibility in West Africa
In a significant move to boost digital commerce and financial inclusion, Network International, a leading third-party payment processor, has partnered with Blu Penguin, a mobile-first technology company. This collaboration aims to equip banks and merchants in West Africa with the ability to offer multiple payment options in a single app, enhancing the convenience and accessibility of digital payments for millions across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The initial phase of the partnership has commenced in Ghana, with plans to expand the service across the region in the future. Blu Penguin's mobile-first technology, already operational in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and DRC Congo, is being integrated with Network International's acquiring infrastructure. This integration will ensure a secure and efficient backend for processing mobile money transactions across major telecom networks.
Sebastian Yalley, Managing Director, Ghana - Processing at Network International, commented, "This partnership combines Blu Penguin's strong mobile money processing capabilities with Network International's industry-leading card infrastructure, marking a significant step forward in our commitment to advancing digital commerce and financial inclusion."
Chinwe Uzoho, Regional Managing Director, Western Africa - Processing at Network International, echoed this sentiment, stating, "The partnership with Blu Penguin reinforces Network International's commitment to advancing digital commerce and financial inclusion."
Tenu Awoonor, Founder of Blu Penguin, added, "This partnership equips banks and merchants with the ability to offer multiple payment options in a single app, enabling faster adoption and usage of digital payments, and supporting greater financial inclusion in Africa."
The service expansion plans include extending the service across Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to simplify digital payments for millions in the region. The mobile money payments can be from all providers, supporting both banked and unbanked consumers. The transactions will be processed on Network's N-GeniusTM point-of-sale terminals.
This partnership is set to revolutionise the digital payment landscape in West Africa, starting with Ghana and expanding beyond, as both companies work towards their shared goal of enhancing digital payment accessibility and convenience for merchants across the region.
This collaboration between Network International and Blu Penguin, driven by innovation in technology, seeks to further business growth and finance expansion by providing multiple payment options through a single app in West Africa. Network International's advanced card infrastructure, combined with Blu Penguin's strong mobile money processing capabilities, aims to progress digital commerce and financial inclusion across Sub-Saharan Africa.
