USSD Dominates as Africa’s Most Popular Payment Channel Amid Growing Alternatives

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Despite the rise of digital payment channels like apps and QR codes, USSD remains Africa’s preferred method for financial transactions. Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) technology, which does not require smartphones or internet access, is favored for its simplicity and accessibility, making it especially valuable for mobile money and cross-institutional transactions. As of June 2023, […]

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