Wizall Money, a subsidiary of the pan-African Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) Group, strengthens its commitment to making financial services more accessible with the launch of the “Carte Bleue Wizall Money,” a prepaid bank card available in both virtual and physical formats.
This innovative card expands Wizall Money’s payment solutions and offers greater flexibility to its customers.
Official Launch Ceremony
The official launch ceremony took place in Abidjan on June 19, 2024, attended by prominent figures from the business and media sectors, as well as representatives from Wizall Money’s partners, BCP Group’s Ivorian subsidiaries (including Atlantic Business International (ABI), Banque Atlantique, ATPS, and Atlantic Microfinance For Africa (AMIFA)), and private sector companies.
The Wizall Money Prepaid Card stands out for its innovative features and accessibility. It enables contactless payments and secure online transactions.
Rechargeable through major market wallets or bank transfers from a Banque Atlantique Côte d’Ivoire or AMIFA account, it is available in both physical and virtual versions, offering enhanced protection against fraudulent use.
Adapting to Customer Needs
This new payment method caters to evolving customer habits, providing personalized spending limits and allowing payments and withdrawals in Côte d’Ivoire and internationally through the Mastercard network.
The Wizall Money mobile application ensures continuous service, available 24/7, guaranteeing secure and efficient expense management through its various options, such as card activation/deactivation, balance inquiries, and transaction history display.
Commitment to Innovation and Financial Inclusion
The launch of this prepaid card exemplifies Wizall Money’s dedication to innovation and adapting to the evolving needs of its customers. It also reflects the fintech’s determination to promote financial inclusion, aligning with the BCP Group’s mission.
Over nine years, Wizall Money has developed a rapidly growing and innovative model in the electronic payments and mobile money sector, addressing the increasing demand for banking and local financial services.
Wizall Money has seen significant growth in Senegal, with 6 million transactions per year, 1.3 million customer accounts, and 150 billion FCFA annually circulating on the platform. Following Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso, the deployment of the Wizall Money solution continues in West Africa. Since 2018, the BCP Group, the parent company of Banque Atlantique, has been the majority shareholder of Wizall Money.
About BCP Group
Driven by values of solidarity and innovation, the pan-African BCP Group is one of the leading banking institutions in Morocco, where it is the primary collector of savings and a pillar of economic financing. The BCP Group operates in 32 countries worldwide, including 18 in Africa. As a model of financial stability and international growth, the BCP Group deploys its activities in the ECOWAS and CEMAC regions, as well as in the Indian Ocean zone, through its universal banks, investment banks, insurance companies, and fintechs, thus strengthening its footprint on the continent.