By Ayomide Otitoju
Airtel Nigeria’s subsidiary, SmartCash Payment Service Bank, has announced a new partnership with Touch and Pay, the provider of automated payment solutions and owner of Cowry Card.
This collaboration allows SmartCash customers to top up their Cowry cards using the SmartCash mobile app, promoting convenient and cashless transportation payments.
In a statement released on Monday, SmartCash emphasized that this new feature aims to address the social needs of the masses by enhancing transportation convenience and promoting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s cashless initiative.
Commenting on the integration, Chief Executive Officer of SmartCash PSB, Ayotunde Kuponiyi, reiterated the company’s commitment to innovation as a pathway towards advancing digital payment solutions.
“At SmartCash PSB, we firmly believe in enhancing convenience and accessibility for everyone, regardless of where they live. By integrating Cowry card top-ups in our mobile app and USSD channel, we aim to advance commuter convenience, aligning with our mission to empower customers with seamless and efficient payment services. This initiative also supports Nigeria’s cashless vision,” Kuponiyi said.
He added that the new integration with Cowry Card on the SmartCash app exemplifies the efficient and convenient payment systems in line with the national goal of a more digitized economy.
According to SmartCash, this seamless top-up process is available to all SmartCash customers and can be accessed via the SmartCash mobile app or the USSD code *939#.
