Fintech Firm dLocal Integrates Airtel Money for Google Play Payments in Kenya
dLocal, the leading cross-border payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, has enabled Airtel Money as a payment method for Google Play in Kenya.
By enabling Airtel Mobile Money as a payment method, dLocal said in a statement that it is supporting Google to provide a localized solution that meets the needs of users in Kenya. This reinforces Google’s commitment to expanding digital accessibility, ensuring that a much larger audience can engage with Google Play without barriers.
“Enabling Kenyan users to purchase a wide variety of applications on Google Play using Airtel Mobile Money to Kenya is a proud moment for us,” said John O’Brien, Chief Revenue Officer at dLocal.
Airtel Mobile is Kenya’s second-largest mobile money service. According to the latest sector statistics from the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA), the mobile money service market share grew from 7.6% to 8.9% in Q4 2024 compared to Q3.
With Kenya having a total mobile money subscriber base of 42,302,833, Airtel’s market share now translates to 3,764,952 customers.
Airtel Money Growth in Kenya
Airtel Money continues to provide Kenyans with a choice at mobile money solutions offering value for money. Further, with enhanced interoperability, Airtel Money enables Kenyans to access, send money and make payments regardless of the network it is originating from or going to.
“This partnership reflects our shared dedication to promoting financial inclusion and empowering users in emerging markets by enabling access to tailored payment solutions,” said John.
dLocal is fintech firm that powers local payments in emerging markets, connecting global enterprise merchants with high-growth market consumers across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Through the “One dLocal” concept (one direct API, one platform, and one contract), global companies can accept payments, send payouts, and settle funds globally. They can do this without the need to manage separate pay-in and pay-out processors, set up numerous local entities, and integrate multiple acquirers and payment methods in each market.
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