By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Nigerians can use their Verve cards to make purchases on the Google Play Store, courtesy of a partnership between the local company and the tech giant.
The integration of Verve for Naira payment on Google Play Store is expected to strengthen the digital ecosystem in Nigeria.
Under this new arrangement, Google will process Verve transactions within Nigeria. These transactions will be undertaken in Nigerian Naira (NG), and treated as local transactions by the country’s banking institutions.
As a result, any Nigerian with an Android device and a Verve card now has a streamlined method for making purchases on the Google Play Store.
Here’s how to use your Verve card on Google Play: Open the Playstore, choose the app you want to buy, click “Buy,” and enter your Verve card details when asked. You can also go to pay.google.com, log in with your Gmail account, click on ‘Payment Methods,’ ‘Add Payment Method,’ enter your Verve card details and save. Then, return to the Playstore to make your purchase. Your card will be charged automatically.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Verve, expanding Google Play access for more Nigerians.
“The introduction of local payments with Verve cards is a significant milestone, enabling more Nigerians to participate in the app economy and access the apps they need,” the Head of Retail and Payment Partnerships at Google Play, Anthea Crawford, said.
The Managing Director of Verve International, Vincent Ogbunude, stated that “the integration with Google Play is a significant stride towards achieving Verve’s vision of promoting financial inclusion.
‘We are excited to bring digital content and services closer to Verve cardholders, hence bridging the digital divide.”
Verve is the largest domestic card scheme in Africa. Its expanding acceptance promotes inclusion by extending the reach of digital services to a larger segment of the Nigerian population.
Maximizing this exciting possibility, users can now add their Verve Cards to their Google Play Account and pay in Naira without stress.
