Airtel, BGFIBank expand mobile money services in Gabon

Bharti Airtel Africa has partnered BGFIBank Group of Gabon to expand mobile money access to the bank's customers, a company statement said here Wednesday.

The partnership will see Airtel Money become accessible to BGFIBank customers in Gabon, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo and Madagascar.

Airtel Money customers who are BGFIBank account holders will be able to transfer money between their bank accounts and Airtel Money, check their BGIF account balance, confirm transactions on their BGIF accounts, order cheque books and ATM cards and access to bank statements.

"This is a significant milestone for Airtel Africa as we seek to broaden our pan-African footprint for Airtel Money to serve customers better," Chidi Okpala, director and Africa head, Airtel Money, at Bharti Airtel said.