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  • Quickteller Travel gets IATA certification

    Quickteller Travel gets IATA certification

    Quickteller Travel, the travel and tourism service powered by Interswitch, has officially received certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a milestone that places the brand among a global network of trusted and accredited travel service providers.

    The IATA accreditation reinforces Quickteller Travel’s operational credibility, compliance standards, and ability to deliver secure, efficient, and globally recognised travel services. It also strengthens the platform’s positioning as a reliable partner for airline bookings, corporate travel management, and end-to-end travel solutions across Africa and beyond.

    This achievement comes at a time when Africa’s travel and tourism sector is experiencing renewed growth, driven by increased business travel, regional connectivity, and digital adoption.

    With IATA certification, Quickteller Travel is poised to offer individuals, SMEs, corporate organisations, airlines, and other travel stakeholders a seamless digital experience, supported by Interswitch’s trusted payment infrastructure.

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    Commenting on the certification, Vice President, Transport Ecosystem, Interswitch, Nnenna Ajanwachuku, said: “The IATA certification is a strong validation of Quickteller Travel’s operational standards, governance, and commitment to excellence. It enhances trust for travelers, corporate partners, and global airline stakeholders who rely on accredited platforms for secure and transparent travel transactions. For Interswitch, this milestone reinforces our mission to build technology-led solutions that unlock access, simplify commerce, and connect Africa to the global economy.”

    Ajanwachuku added that the approval would enable Quickteller Travel to deepen partnerships with airlines and travel service providers while offering customers greater confidence, choice, and value.

    “Quickteller Travel is not just a booking platform; it is part of an ecosystem designed to make travel more accessible, reliable, and digitally enabled for Africans. Powered by Interswitch’s heritage of trust and innovation, we are building a platform that meets global standards while responding to local travel needs,” she said.

    Integrated into the broader Quickteller and Interswitch ecosystem, Quickteller Travel combines global accreditation with local insight, offering African travellers and businesses a secure, seamless, and digitally empowered experience.

    With IATA certification, Quickteller Travel is now fully equipped to connect African travellers to global destinations, support airlines and partners with reliable distribution and settlement, and set a new standard for trusted, digitally enabled travel across the continent.

  • Quickteller unveils all-star line-up

    Quickteller unveils all-star line-up

    Quickteller, one of Africa’s foremost digital payments platforms under the Interswitch Group, has announced the official artist line-up for the maiden edition of InsomniaQ, a first-of-its-kind, all-night music and entertainment experience set to elevate Lagos’ iconic December experience.

    The unveiling sets the stage for an electrifying night of unforgettable performances and immersive moments. The maiden edition will run from the evening of December 21 into the early hours of December 22, 2025, at the Ballroom of the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island.

    Leading the lineup is Made Kuti and his band, whose distinct Afrobeat rhythms will set a powerful musical tone for the night. Joining him are some of Nigeria’s most celebrated acts, including Patoranking, Dr Sid, Niniola, Loud Urban Choir, Alternate Sound, and the soulful Brymo. Guests will also enjoy energetic DJ sets from DJ Xray, DJ Toh Bhad, and Maze Xtreme, ensuring non-stop music from dusk till dawn.

    InsomniaQ is designed to keep audiences awake, connected, and fully immersed in culture-rich, high-octane entertainment. With a line-up this dynamic, the event reaffirms Quickteller’s commitment to creating extraordinary experiences that bring people together.

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    Speaking on the announcement, Olawale Akanbi, Divisional Head, Growth Marketing (Merchants and Ecosystem), Interswitch, highlighted the brand’s intention to curate a line-up that truly resonates with its audience.

    “We are proud to present a lineup that reflects the richness and diversity of our music culture. For the first edition of InsomniaQ, it was important to select artists whose craft, energy, and artistry connect deeply with our audience. Each performer brings something distinct, and together, they embody the quality and cultural depth we envisioned for this experience. We are excited to deliver a night that will be unforgettable in every sense,” Akanbi said.

    Attendees can look forward to high-energy performances, soulful renditions, dance-floor moments, and artistic collaborations that elevate the experience beyond a typical performance showcase. From live bands to powerhouse vocalists and dynamic DJs, InsomniaQ is shaping up to be one of the season’s most anticipated entertainment highlights.

    With the line-up now revealed, anticipation continues to build as fans prepare for a night filled with rhythm, culture, and pure adrenaline. Quickteller invites the public to join the experience and create lasting memories at the debut edition of InsomniaQ.

  • Quickteller makes JAMB ePIN purchase seamless

    Quickteller makes JAMB ePIN purchase seamless

    Quickteller, Nigeria’s leading digital payments platform powered by Interswitch, has commenced the sale of JAMB ePINs for the 2025 examination cycle, ensuring a seamless registration experience for prospective candidates. The mode of purchase is integrated with the National Identification Number (NIN) system, providing a secure and verified registration process which safeguards the candidates’ personal information.

    Candidates can send their 11-digit NIN via SMS to 55019 or 66019 to generate a unique 10-digit profile code. With this code, they can swiftly purchase their ePIN on Quickteller’s dedicated portal at www.quickteller.com/search/jamb.

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    Once the purchase is complete, the ePIN is sent directly to the candidate’s registered mobile number, allowing them to proceed to any accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre nationwide to complete their registration. This seamless, fully digital process highlights Quickteller’s commitment to hassle-free payment transactions for millions of Nigerians.

    Commenting on the initiative, Olawale Akanbi, Divisional Head of Growth Marketing for Merchants and Ecosystems at Interswitch stated:

  • Quickteller, Verve partner to promote African creativity

    Quickteller, Verve partner to promote African creativity

    In line with their continued commitment to support the African creative industry and celebrate the robust African heritage, Interswitch Group’s flagship brands – Quickteller, the leading consumer digital payments platform, and Verve, Africa’s leading payment cards and digital tokens brand, have announced their sponsorship of the 10th edition of the prestigious Africa Movie Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).

    The award ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, 10th and Saturday, 11th of May, 2024 at the Eko Hotel and Suites Victoria Island, Lagos, will bring together talented actors, filmmakers, directors, and other industry professionals from across Africa.

    Since its inception in 2013, the AMVCA has established itself as the pinnacle of Africa’s cultural diversity, showcasing and celebrating exceptional productions and performances that captivate audiences across the continent and beyond.

    Verve will be sponsoring the highly coveted Best Lead Actor category which  features an outstanding lineup of nominees who have left an indelible mark on the African film landscape. They include Wale Ojo (Breath of Life), Stan Nze (Afamefuna), Marc Zinga (Omen), Gideon Okeke (Egun), Daniel Ezekiel (Blood Vessel), Richard Mofe-Damijo (The Black Book), Lateef Adedimeji (Jagun Jagun – The Warrior), and Gabriel Afolayan (This is Lagos).

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    Quickteller, on the other hand, is set to sponsor the Best Supporting Actress award category. The nominees in this category are the epitome of talent and versatility, with actresses such as Ajoke Silva (Over the Bridge), Fathia Balogun (Jagun Jagun – The Warrior), Bimbo Akintola (The Black Book), Genoveva Umeh (Breath of Life), Eliane Umuhire (Omen), Tana Adelana (Ijogbon – Chaos), and Ejiro Onojaife (The Origin: Madam Koi Koi) vying for the coveted accolade.

    Commenting on the sponsorship of the 10th AMVCA, Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Corporate Communications, Interswitch Group, said,

    “Interswitch’s sponsorship for the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards reflects our steadfast dedication to fostering the creative landscape of Africa. This initiative goes beyond merely celebrating cultural diversity and talent; it’s about recognizing and honoring the storytellers who dedicate themselves to bringing African narratives to the forefront. Our Verve and Quickteller brands are proud to contribute to this journey of acknowledgment and celebration.”

    Interswitch is committed to supporting African creatives, fostering innovation, and showcasing the continent’s cultural heritage on a global scale. By supporting the AMVCAs, Interswitch reinforces its unwavering dedication to the growth and development of Africa’s creative industry and its talents.

  • Penpay partners Quickteller onretirement savings for informal sector workers

    Penpay partners Quickteller onretirement savings for informal sector workers

    The informal sector constitutes a significant portion of Africa’s economy, accounting for a significant number of workers. However, due to the lack of formal employment and access to financial services, many individuals in this sector often struggle to plan adequately for their retirement.

     Recognising this challenge, PenPay and Quickteller have joined hands to bridge the gap and ensure that no informal sector worker is left behind.

    Commenting on this partnership, Oluwaseun Adekanbi, Growth Manager at PENPAY, stated, “We are thrilled to join forces with Interswitch to empower the informal sector workers across Nigeria. Through this collaboration, we will ensure that everyone, regardless of their employment type, can access retirement savings and plan for their financial future. This is a significant step towards achieving our mission of fostering financial inclusivity in Africa.”

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    Also commenting on the partnership, Omoniyi David-Mosaku, the Insight and Growth Specialist, Corporate Ecosystems at Interswitch also said:

    “This partnership with PenPay will further boost our sustained efforts to deepen financial inclusion across Nigeria and beyond. We are excited about this partnership with PenPay, a powerful step towards empowering informal sector workers with a secure path to retirement.”

    The collaboration will allow informal sector workers to contribute to their retirement savings through PenPay at various Interswitch-enabled ATMs across Nigeria. This accessibility will empower millions of individuals who previously had limited options when it came to securing their financial future.

    PenPay’s integration with Interswitch’s Quickteller platform is a game-changer for the future of financial inclusivity in Africa. The partnership will not only facilitate retirement savings for informal sector workers but will also contribute to the overall economic growth and stability of the nation. By unlocking the potential of these workers, the partnership aims to drive financial resilience and prosperity for individuals and communities across Nigeria.

  • Quickteller takes customers to U.S, London, Dubai

    A consumer payment platform for integrated digital payments company, Quickteller, will take three lucky customers on an all-expense-paid trip to the Interswitch One Africa Music Fest billed for New York, United States (U.S) this month.

    The winners were drawn from a raffle draw that took place at Interswitch headquarters in Lagos,  alongside the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council of Nigeria (FCCPC).

    Group Head, Quickteller Marketing, Olawale Akanbi, said it is a way of giving back to the customers for their unwavering support for the brand

    Akanbi said: “The success of Quickteller would not be possible without our loyal customers and we want them all to feel like a part of the family and that with Quickteller, everything is possible. So we will be sending 30 lucky customers with an all-expense-paid trip to one of the Interswitch One Africa Music Festivals  in New York, London and Dubai.

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    “In addition to the three winners we have already announced, we have 27 more to go. In a couple of days, we will select and announce more winners for the London trip. Later in the year, we will conduct the draws for the Dubai trip.”

    The first three winners: Titilope Adedokun, David Eze and Owosegun Shonowo will be attending the Interswitch One Africa Music Fest in New York on Saturday, August 10.

    Reacting to the surprise, Eze said: “I gave up on promos a long time ago. This is a huge surprise for me and I’m still in shock. Funny thing is, I applied just because I wanted to, and not really because I thought I would win. I am totally elated that I get to have my vacation in New York at the Interswitch One Africa Music Fest.”

  • Red Cheetah App Exceeds 100,000 Downloads

    The Android version of the innovative Red Cheetah Free Wi-Fi App launched by Swift Networks has crossed the one hundred thousand downloads mark and this is excluding the users of the web and Windows versions of this innovative platform. In addition, the usage of the app has hit an all-time high of 50,000 sessions per day. The app which provides up to 1 Gigabyte of free Wi-Fi internet access per day per user is available at its dedicated 500 hotspots across Lagos State.

    The platform is currently supported by advert revenues from iconic brands like Milo, Nokia, Quickteller, Shoprite, UBA and many others who use it to connect to and engage with this important demographic group. This is in addition to the SMEs who now use Red Cheetah to reach their target prospects relying on its high level of profiling and geo-targeting precision leading to minimal media waste and outstanding return on investment.

    Speaking on this milestone achievement, the Chief Operating Officer of Swift Networks, Mr. Chukwuma Okoye, said that “the accelerating adoption rate for the Red Cheetah service is a clear testament that it is meeting a critical need in the life of its users. We gave ourselves the tall order to help close the digital gap in the country starting with Lagos State and we are well on our way to achieving this feat. It’s been a challenging undertaking given the complexity of the technology and project management skills required to deliver this service model but the rewards so far outweigh the sacrifices, especially now that users and advertisers are warming up to the platform.”

    According to SWIFT’s General Manager SwiftMedia, Mr Bolaji Ige, “my team will not rest on its oars in our quest to reach every nook and cranny of this country with the Red Cheetah Free Wi-Fi service and while continuously improving the user experience. I want to specially thank our early advertising partners whose patronage has made this laudable initiative a reality.”

    Red Cheetah hotspots are currently located across Lagos, especially on tertiary institution campuses, the malls, hotels, restaurants, clubs, hospitals, over 200 BRT buses, among others.

  • Quickteller unveils digital enabled retail shopping for Nigerians

    Thanks to Quickteller Global Mall, Nigerian  can now shop directly from over 100 international stores, including Amazon, Zara, eBay and Macy’s, and pay in Naira.

    The service provided by Quickteller, a digital payments and commerce  platform, is owned by Pan-African integrated digital payments and commerce company, Interswitch Group.

    The new service has been developed in furtherance of the company’s commitment toward solving existing challenges around digital payments and commerce in a sustainable manner.

    Quickteller Global Mall will afford Quickteller users easy access to shop from leading international sites across the UK & US.Adetayo Teluwo, Group Head, Product & Marketing Management, Digital Payments at Interswitch, explained that Quickteller Global mall will enable our customers shop directly from over 100 international merchants, make simple and convenient payments in Naira and enjoy door step item delivery and clearing powered by DHL.

    “Listening to the pain points and expectations of our customers is of high priority to our business. We place a premium on extensive research, user interviews and testing and will continue to put our customers first with exciting propositions and use cases.”

    Quickteller Global Mall allows access to a wide variety of household items, electronic devices, furniture, mobile devices, laptops, books and much more within a period of 10 to 15days and all this is incorporated in the new website.

    This new webiste continues to offer existing and new customers complete ease, a fresh contemporary look, the power of search, same UI/UX for mobile and web, improved transaction success, Quickteller Kenya and complete simplicity.

    Quickteller offers convenient access to payment needs across toll (e-tag), flight tickets, cable TV, broadband Internet, electricity, fund transfers, airtime recharge and funding betting wallets.

     

  • Quickteller unveils global mall to ease trade

    Quickteller, an e-commerce platform of Pan-African integrated digital payments and commerce company, Interswitch Group, has announced the launch of the Quickteller Global Mall.  The new service has been developed in furtherance of the company’s commitment toward enhancing easy and better service delivery.  Customers can now shop directly from over 100 international stores, including: Amazon, Zara, eBay and Macy’s, and pay in Naira.

    This service is created to offer the enduring guarantee for businesses to reliably cater to their esteemed customers’ needs while providing solutions that make daily life transactions easier and more convenient. The Quickteller Global Mall affords international business people the opportunity of having their goods shipped, cleared and safely delivered; all through one platform.

    Group Head, Digital Payments, Products & Marketing Management at Interswitch, Adetayo Teluwo,  explained that the product was borne out of a need to cater to the needs of their teeming customers, and has also been tested and proven to be reliable. He said: “This product was borne out of a rigorous series of surveys, user interviews and user testing which we have piloted with a couple of Quickteller’s most loyal users, and they share our excitement at this innovation.”

    The e-commerce platform allows users to purchase a wide variety of goods and services including household items, electronic devices, furniture, mobile devices, laptops, books, cars and so on, from the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) within a period of 10 to 15 days, thus reducing delivery cost and time in business transactions. The service also includes custom clearance and doorstep item delivery.

    “The beauty about the service is that the customer does not need to bother about changing currencies or looking for forex.  All payments are done in Naira.  How convenient is this? I will say, very, meaning this is something every business person should take advantage of,” Teluwo added.

  • Quickteller rewards 195 customers in promo

    The preferred portal for everyday payments in Nigeria, Quickteller, has rewarded some of its customers at the Quickteller Delight promo draws held at the Interswitch Group head office in Lagos.

    The promo is a reward initiative designed to give back to customers who have consistently made essential payments via the Quickteller website and mobile app. Staying true to its value proposition of making everyday payments easy, a total of 195 customers emerged as winners in eight categories via transparent electronic draws in line with predefined eligibility criteria.

    The eight promo categories were: electricity payments, cable TV subscriptions, fund transfers, toll payments, broadband internet payments, betting wallet funding, domestic flights payments and airtime recharge.

    Prizes won were three-months DSTV premium subscription for 40 winners, three-months broadband internet subscription for 40 winners, N20,000 e-Tag credit for 20 winners and N50,000 cash prize for 20 winners. Other prizes were N80,000 domestic flight tickets for five winners, N10,000 betting credit for 40 winners, N19,200 electricity credit (post-paid and pre-paid) for 10 winners and N15,000 airtime value over three months for 20 winners.

    Speaking at the draws, Group Head, Digital Payments (Product and Marketing Management) at Interswitch, Adetayo Teluwo, stated that the promo is an expression of the company’s appreciation to the customers.  He said: “Our business revolves around our customers and we fully understand that they are the centre of our universe. We really cannot do much without their consistent trust and belief in our offerings by way of patronage and loyalty. We owe it to our extensive biller network to continue to grow their business volumes. Quickteller Delight is a commitment on our part to fulfil our ‘everyday payments made easy’ mandate”.

    Maduabuchi Nnaji who won N50,000 in the promo said his excitement knew no bounds when he was contacted as one of the winners. “When I was making the transaction via Interswitch, I didn’t believe I was going to win. Thank you very much. I am very happy,” he said.

    The draws were conducted in the presence of representatives of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Customer Protection Council (CPC) and the media.

    The Quickteller Delight promo ran from April 16 to July 31, 2018 and offered customers an opportunity to choose the category within which they wanted to be rewarded.

    Quickteller, Nigeria’s leading consumer payments portal and one of the flagship payment brands of Interswitch, is a seamless, digital payments and commerce platform offering convenient access to an array of lifestyle services and utility payments via channels that matter to our diverse customers.