The newly-launched service, dubbed airtel 1time Shopping Card, is expected to enable Kenyan customers to make online purchases from MasterCard merchants globally via their mobile phones.
How it works
When airtel customers shop online, they have to request a single-use shopping card number. Then, the airtel money service is set to generate a 16 digit number that enables the completion of the transaction. Finally, a confirmation message is expected to be sent to the customers’ handsets.
The airtel 1time Shopping Card offering is expected to be initially available in Kenya and then rolled out to markets across Africa. The service is subject to regulatory approvals.
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