Verve, the leading African payment card scheme powered by the Interswitch Group, has crossed a major milestone with over 100 million Verve cards issued across the continent.

The achievement was announced during a media briefing in Lagos, where Chidi Oluaoha, Divisional Head of Growth Marketing (Paytoken and MVNO) at Interswitch, delivered a keynote speech on behalf of Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Corporate Communications.

Eromosele described the milestone as a powerful testament to Verve’s growth journey and its deepening relevance in Africa’s digital payments ecosystem.

“What began as a simple idea—one card designed to empower everyday life—has grown into 100 million stories, 100 million touchpoints, and 100 million reasons to deepen our commitment to delivering secure, seamless, and meaningful payment experiences across Africa,” she said.

She noted that Verve’s success is rooted in consumer-focused innovation, enhanced security, improved user experience, and wider acceptance channels, all tailored to the needs and aspirations of millions of users.

Expanding Acceptance Across Africa and Beyond

Today, Verve cards are accepted across multiple African countries and increasingly in global markets, thanks to strategic partnerships with major international brands such as Google, Netflix, Spotify, AliExpress, Temu, Flywire, YouTube Premium, and others.
These collaborations provide Verve cardholders with seamless access to entertainment, commerce, mobility, and lifestyle services.

A Milestone Shared with the Ecosystem

Eromosele acknowledged that the 100-million-card achievement was made possible through the collective efforts of the broader ecosystem—banks, merchants, regulators, processors, and partners. Above all, she celebrated Verve’s millions of loyal users whose trust has fueled the brand’s continued evolution.

Looking Ahead

With this milestone achieved, Verve plans to accelerate its expansion, strengthen global acceptance, and deliver even better customer experiences. The company is also enhancing consumer engagement through initiatives like Verve GoodLife Activations, aimed at reinforcing its mission to empower Africans to enjoy a better, more connected digital lifestyle.