Modupay and Access Bank Sierra Leone Successfully Launch POS Acceptance Solution and Gold and Platinum Debit Cards Sierra Leone
Modupay, the leading payments technology enabler across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has successfully partnered with Access Bank Sierra Leone to launch its Point of Sale (POS) acceptance solution alongside the bank’s Gold and Platinum debit card products, marking another step forward in expanding digital payment capabilities in the Sierra Leonean market.
The partnership brings together Modupay’s payments technology expertise and regional market understanding with Access Bank Sierra Leone’s commitment to delivering accessible, convenient, and secure banking services to its customers. Through the deployment of POS acceptance capabilities and the introduction of Gold and Platinum debit cards, the collaboration supports the bank’s efforts to enhance payment convenience, strengthen card usage, and expand digital payment opportunities for individuals and businesses.
Beyond technology deployment, the partnership reflects Modupay’s role as a regional payments enabler, combining scalable payment solutions with a practical understanding of local market dynamics, customer expectations, and the evolving needs of financial institutions across West Africa. This regional expertise enables Modupay to support banks with solutions that are aligned with their markets while advancing their digital payment strategies.
Ahmed Nafie, CEO of Modupay, said:
“Partnerships like this demonstrate the value of combining strong payment technology with a deep understanding of the markets we serve. At Modupay, our role goes beyond providing technology; we work alongside financial institutions to enable solutions that respond to their business priorities and the needs of their customers. Our collaboration with Access Bank Sierra Leone reflects our commitment to supporting the growth of digital payments across West Africa and helping our partners deliver more seamless payment experiences.”
Emmanuel SarpongOduro, Managing Director of West Africa at Modupay, added:
“West Africa is a dynamic and diverse payments market, where local insight is essential to delivering solutions that create real value. Our work with Access Bank Sierra Leone reflects our ability to combine regional expertise with an understanding of local banking needs, helping financial institutions strengthen their payment offerings with the right technology and capabilities. We are pleased to support the bank in expanding its POS acceptance capabilities and bringing its Gold and Platinum debit card products to market.”
Ganiyu Sanni, Managing Director of Access Bank Sierra Leone, said:
“The successful launch of our POS acceptance solution and Gold and Platinum debit cards represents an important milestone in our commitment to enhancing the banking and payment experiences we offer our customers. Through our partnership with Modupay, we are strengthening our digital payment capabilities and expanding the ways our customers can transact with greater convenience. We remain focused on delivering relevant, innovative financial solutions that support our customers and contribute to the development of Sierra Leone’s digital economy.”
Emem Ukoh, Executive Director, Ops & I.T of Access Bank Sierra Leone, added:
“This collaboration reflects our continued focus on building payment solutions that respond to the evolving needs of our customers and the wider business community. By expanding our card offering and strengthening POS acceptance capabilities, we aim to support greater adoption of electronic payments and provide customers with more flexibility in how they pay and manage their finances. Working with a technology partner that understands the regional landscape is an important part of advancing this ambition.”
The successful launch reinforces Modupay’s commitment to enabling financial institutions across Africa and the Middle East with modular, scalable payment solutions tailored to their business objectives and local market requirements. By combining regional expertise with payment technology capabilities, Modupay continues to support banks and fintechs in developing stronger payment ecosystems and accelerating the shift towards digital transactions.
As Access Bank Sierra Leone continues to advance its digital banking offering, the partnership establishes a foundation for further opportunities to enhance card-based payments and merchant acceptance, contributing to a more connected and inclusive payments landscape in Sierra Leone.
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