Central Bank of Congo, Visa sign agreement to advance digital payments and financial inclusion
Date: 2026-04-09
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
Central
Bank of Congo has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Visa
aimed at accelerating digital payments and strengthening financial inclusion in
the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The
agreement was signed in Kinshasa, by the Central Bank’s Governor André Wameso
and Aminata Kane, marking a significant step in the country’s financial sector
transformation.
The
partnership aligns with the Central Bank’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, which
positions digitalization as a key driver of financial system modernization,
institutional efficiency, and innovation.
Under
the agreement, both parties will focus on three priority areas, including
technical capacity building, the promotion of financial inclusion and literacy,
and the development of payment infrastructure.
Officials
said the collaboration is expected to support the expansion of digital
financial services and improve access to secure and efficient payment systems
across the country.
The
Central Bank noted that the initiative reflects its broader ambition to build a
modern, inclusive, and resilient financial ecosystem, while strengthening the
role of the national currency and supporting long-term economic development.
