Prudential Bank and Mastercard Expand Partnership to Accelerate Ghana’s Digital Payments
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Ghana’s digital payments push just got another boost.
Prudential Bank and Mastercard have deepened their strategic partnership, expanding collaboration across corporate banking, SMEs, personal banking, and digital payments through 2026.
The renewed commitment was formalized in Accra during a high-level meeting between both leadership teams.
“Prudential Bank remains a strategic partner to Mastercard,” said Country Director Bossman Kwapong. “This engagement allowed us to align on the Bank’s 2026 objectives and identify how we can support in bringing that vision to life.”
Beyond cards, the agenda includes SME growth, corporate payment solutions, fraud prevention, and cybersecurity awareness.
Mastercard brings global infrastructure. Prudential brings deep local relationships.
Digital growth in emerging markets doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built through partnerships like this.
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