Orange has announced the launch of the Orange Money Mastercard in Sierra Leone, developed in partnership with Zenith Bank Sierra Leone and Mastercard, in a move aimed at expanding digital payments and improving financial inclusion in the country.
The new solution introduces a virtual Mastercard linked directly to Orange Money wallets, allowing customers to make secure online payments, access international digital services, and carry out global transactions using their mobile accounts.
According to Orange Money CEO David Mansaray, the initiative represents a major step in removing barriers to digital payments and expanding access to financial services for individuals and businesses. He noted that the platform is designed to simplify cross-border transactions and enhance user convenience.
The Managing Director of Zenith Bank Sierra Leone, Ugochukwu Irechukwu, said the partnership is expected to support economic growth by enabling faster and more efficient payment systems, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Mastercard representative Bossman Kwapong highlighted Sierra Leone’s increasing importance in regional digital innovation, while the CEO of Orange Sierra Leone, Aïcha Touré, said the service will help connect citizens, especially young people and entrepreneurs, to global opportunities.
Regulatory authorities, including the National Communications Authority and the Bank of Sierra Leone, also emphasized the importance of collaboration between financial institutions and regulators in strengthening digital infrastructure and advancing financial inclusion.
The Orange Money Mastercard is positioned as a key development in Sierra Leone’s ongoing digital transformation, enabling wider participation in the global digital economy.
