UnionPay International Expands E-Commerce Acceptance Across Nine African Markets via Partnership with Standard Bank
UnionPay International and Standard Bank Group have expanded UnionPay e-commerce acceptance across nine African countries, including Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This move enables local merchants to accept payments from UnionPay cardholders globally, enhancing cross-border digital commerce opportunities for businesses in Africa. The partnership builds on a 2024 collaboration between the two entities and supports African businesses seeking to expand beyond domestic markets as e-commerce continues to grow across the continent. With nearly 900 participating merchants already involved, this expansion is expected to improve conversion rates, customer reach, and transaction convenience for international shoppers. UnionPay cards are accepted in over 183 countries globally and have a strong presence in Africa with approximately 7 million issued cards on the continent.
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