Solidaire Banque strengthens strategic partnership with Visa to expand digital payments in DR Congo

By:  Kanto Kai Okanta

Solidaire Banque SA has announced the renewal and strengthening of its strategic partnership with Visa Inc. for a three-year period, a move aimed at accelerating the development of digital payments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The agreement reflects a shared commitment by both institutions to modernise the country’s payments ecosystem and introduce more secure and innovative financial solutions tailored to growing digital usage.

Under the partnership, Solidaire Banque plans to introduce a new generation of Visa cards, including Classic, Platinum and Infinite cards, designed to provide customers with expanded payment options and enhanced service offerings.

The bank will also roll out prepaid payment solutions aimed at widening access to electronic payments, particularly for customers seeking flexible alternatives to traditional banking services. In addition, the initiative will introduce digital cards with instant issuance through Visa Pay, enabling customers to access payment services more quickly and conveniently.

The collaboration will further support the launch of targeted credit offers and specialised services for premium banking customers.

Solidaire Banque said the strengthened partnership with Visa forms part of its broader strategy to support the digital transformation of the banking sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo while promoting a more connected and inclusive financial ecosystem.