Choice Bank teams up with Safaricom for easier remittances
Choice Bank has partnered with Safaricom PLC to enhance international remittance services in Kenya, enabling faster and more secure cross-border transfers. The collaboration integrates Choice Bank’s payout capabilities with Safaricom’s regulated remittance infrastructure, allowing funds to be delivered directly to mobile wallets, including M-Pesa.
The move enhances last-mile disbursement for recipients and supports global senders by offering seamless access to Kenya’s mobile money network. Choice Bank stated that the initiative advances its goal of delivering API-driven banking and payment solutions across Africa, while leveraging Safaricom’s extensive reach and compliance framework.
This partnership highlights Kenya’s pivotal role in shaping digital finance on the continent, where mobile money plays a key role in driving financial inclusion. It also creates new opportunities for remittance firms and fintech companies to connect with Kenyan users through a trusted, scalable platform.
