Mastercard and Interswitch bring Google Pay to Nigeria

The Paypers reported on November 2, 2026 that Mastercard and Nigerian payments company Interswitch have enabled Google Pay for eligible Mastercard cardholders in Nigeria.

Eligible customers can add supported Mastercard cards to Google Wallet on Android devices and use their phones to make contactless payments at merchants with compatible terminals.

The service uses Mastercard tokenisation technology, which replaces sensitive card information with a digital credential during transactions. The Paypers

Why it matters

• More mobile payment options for Nigerian consumers.
• Additional contactless payment opportunities for merchants.
• Increased adoption of tokenised digital wallets.
• More integration opportunities for local financial institutions.

Google had separately announced Google Wallet availability in Nigeria on October 28. The November 2 announcement concerns the Mastercard and Interswitch cardholder enablement.