Zain Sudan Signs Strategic Partnership with Visa to Launch Digital Payment Services

Khartoum – SudaPulse Zain Sudan has officially signed a strategic partnership agreement with global payment leader Visa, during the recent Electronic Payment Forum held in Barcelona, Spain. The event brought together top leaders in the fintech industry from around the world. Visa Digital Cards Launch in Sudan for the First Time According to an official statement from Zain, this partnership will allow users in Sudan to access Visa digital cards for the first time. This milestone enables secure and seamless online transactions across global payment platforms—marking a major leap forward for the country’s digital financial services sector. The newly introduced Visa Pay service is part of Zain’s broader strategy to support digital transformation and financial inclusion, in alignment with national economic recovery efforts during ongoing challenges. High-Level Presence and Renewed Collaboration The agreement was signed in the presence of senior executives from both Zain Sudan and Visa, building upon an existing relationship in digital services and fintech solutions. The goal is to expand the scope of electronic payments in Sudan, especially amid the complex financial environment facing individuals and institutions alike. Reconnecting Sudan to the Global Financial Network This partnership marks a significant step in breaking the financial and technological isolation that Sudan has endured for years due to prior international sanctions. Visa’s market entry is seen as a strategic move that reconnects Sudan with global financial ecosystems, offering new possibilities to ease liquidity challenges and monetary disruptions affecting the Sudanese population. Digital Adoption Accelerates Amid Conflict The timing of this launch coincides with a notable rise in the use of e-wallets and mobile payments in Sudan, as conventional banking systems face partial or total paralysis due to the ongoing conflict. Frequent banking outages have led to widespread reliance on digital tools for managing everyday financial transactions. Currency Reform and the Search for Reliable Digital Solutions In response to the economic crisis, Sudanese authorities have recently moved to restructure local currency denominations amid concerns over counterfeiting and disrupted currency printing operations. These developments have prompted many institutions to adopt digital payment platforms and electronic transfers as dependable alternatives. Zain Paves the Way for a Digital Future Through this agreement, Zain is positioning itself to create a modern digital financial environment, opening up new opportunities for customers inside Sudan and abroad. The collaboration with Visa enables access to services such as online shopping, ticket booking, and international transfers—previously inaccessible for many Sudanese users. Visa: A Global Force Now in Sudan Visa is one of the largest digital payment companies in the world, operating in over 200 countries. Its entry into Sudan reintegrates the country into the global financial system and presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen digital infrastructure and attract fintech investment.