DUBAI, UAE, March 16, 2023 (Archyde.com) /PRNewswire/ – Optasia, a leading provider of fintech services, is proud to announce that VodaCash, a subsidiary of Vodacom Congo, and Access Bank will leverage the capabilities of its AI-powered platform to offer their latest microcredit solutions in the DRC.
Microcredit overdraft service powered by Optasia is branded in the DRC by VodaCash M-Pesa offered together with Access Bank as a financial partner under the commercial name “M-Pesa Rallonge” and reaches about 6 million M-Pesa users in the country. M-Pesa Rallonge is a new service for M-Pesa users who have no or insufficient credit. Users can use the service to get an instant overdraft and top up their balance to complete a specific transaction.
This offering will further promote financial inclusion and boost economic growth by opening access to financial services, which will have a direct positive impact on underserved populations, particularly in remote areas of the country, by leveraging the cutting-edge technology of the AI-powered Optasia platform and providing subscribers with intuitive solutions.
“Taking advantage of Optasia’s advanced AI-powered platform is paramount for our partners around the world to enhance their offerings,” said Mark Muller, Optasia CEO. “We are pleased to be able to provide the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with access to financial services through such renowned partners as Vodacom and Access Bank.”
With the DRC, Optasia expands its global footprint to over 30 countries, most of which are in developing regions where financial inclusion is important but difficult to achieve. With the solutions and versatility offered by its proprietary AI-powered platform, Optasia supports underserved populations by giving them access to finance that was previously unavailable.
About Optasia
Optasia, formerly Channel VAS, is an advanced AI-powered platform that provides instant access to financial solutions for millions of individuals and SMBs in over 30 countries, primarily in emerging markets. Optasia’s B2B2X (Business-to-Business-to Customers and SMEs) model creates value for its partners, such as mobile network operators, mobile money providers, banks and payment gateways, in the form of additional revenue, improved customer experience and improved customer retention without additional operating or capital costs are incurred. The company’s AI-powered data engine and proprietary algorithms analyze alternative data from mobile and other environments to deliver relevant instant lending decisions to its partners. These features enable microcredit, airtime, and data advances via mobile wallets, SIM cards, and other digital environments.
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