Flutterwave Expands Payment Options for Nigerian Merchants with American Express Integration

Flutterwave, a leading fintech company in Africa, has integrated American Express into its payment platform, enabling Nigerian merchants to accept payments from American Express cardholders.

This strategic move is expected to significantly enhance the ability of Nigerian businesses to conduct seamless transactions with international customers, thereby broadening their global reach. In addition, Flutterwave has revealed plans to extend this feature to merchants in several other African countries, including Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Uganda, in the near future.

Commenting on the partnership, Olugbenga Agboola, CEO and Founder of Flutterwave, stated, “At Flutterwave, we’re always looking for ways to connect the world to Africa through payments. This initiative is part of our efforts to ensure that more people across the world can pay using Flutterwave in Africa. We recognize the importance of offering payment methods that meet the needs of shoppers while helping businesses expand their customer bases. By integrating American Express as a payment option, we are making transactions faster and simpler for American Express cardholders and improving the overall experience for e-commerce businesses using Flutterwave.”

Briana Wilsey, Vice President and General Manager of Global Network Services EMEA at American Express, also expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration. “American Express continues to expand in Africa to provide more payment choices for businesses and consumers. Through our partnership with Flutterwave, a trusted payment provider, we are offering e-commerce merchants in Nigeria the opportunity to connect with American Express Card Members globally. This collaboration is mutually beneficial, as it increases the number of places where our Card Members can use their Cards in Nigeria.”

The partnership between Flutterwave and American Express is set to facilitate online transactions and provide numerous benefits for both merchants and shoppers. Key advantages include:

Expanded Customer Base: Flutterwave merchants can now attract business from American Express Card Members in Africa and around the world, including those with personal, business, or corporate cards.

Enhanced Payment Options: Shoppers will have more choices when selecting their preferred payment method when transacting with Flutterwave merchants. This collaboration strengthens the American Express global network and increases the number of locations across Africa where American Express Card Members can purchase a wide range of goods and services. Terms and conditions apply.