Ukheshe: To acquire Oltio

Ukheshe, Africa’s leading digital fintech platform provider announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Oltio

Oltio developed the digital payments platform that supports Masterpass, Mastercard’s QR payment service in South Africa

Enables people to safely pay for a wide variety of purchases with their bank card by scanning a QR code with their mobile phone

Ukheshe has an established partnership with Mastercard, as it is a participant in Mastercard’s Accelerate programme

The programme offers an access point to tap into Mastercard’s technology, data, expertise, and a global network of corporates

The deal also set to strengthen Ukheshe’s existing partnership with Mastercard, combining its ability to solve local market pain points

Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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