KUDA has partnered with Vendy, a marketplace on WhatsApp, to integrate Kuda Pay ID as a payment option for buyers on Vendy.
With Vendy integrating Kuda as a payment provider, buyers can make cardless payments with a Kuda Pay ID when they are buying from Vendy sellers on WhatsApp. By authorising a direct debit with a Kuda Pay ID, customers can protect their financial information, significantly reducing the risk of card fraud or unauthorised transactions.
The partnership aims to simplify payment processes for both sellers and buyers, making it easier for Nigerians to shop on one of the world’s most popular messaging platforms.
Speaking about the collaboration, Musty Mustapha, Managing Director of Kuda Microfinance Bank, said, “Partnering with Vendy is an important step in expanding our secure payment solutions to a wider audience. Kuda Pay ID helps our customers make transactions quickly and safely without exposing their card details. As we continue to innovate, we’re focused on delivering user-friendly financial solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.”
Kayode Disu, Chief Executive Officer, Vendy, added, “We are excited to integrate Kuda’s secure payment technology with Vendy, making it easier and more secure for people to shop and pay their favourite sellers on WhatsApp. Over 150 million Africans use WhatsApp to connect with friends and family across borders, making it Africa’s most utilised social media platform. Charity begins at home they say and therefore our goal is to make Commerce as Simple as a Chat for everyone.”
The Kuda-Vendy partnership supports Nigeria’s growing digital economy by providing practical payment solutions that enhance financial inclusion. WhatsApp has become a popular platform for business interactions.
According to recent data from the World Population Review, Nigeria represents 3% of WhatsApp’s 2 billion monthly active users, with 51 million users. This makes Nigeria the 10th largest user base of the messaging platform globally. Vendy’sKuda Pay ID integration will help thousands of Nigerian businesses tap into WhatsApp’s potential while leveraging Kuda’s secure payment system to streamline transactions, ensuring simple, secure, and efficient payments for Nigerians across all income brackets.
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