Airtel Nigeria’s subsidiary, SmartCash Payment Service Bank, has announced a new partnership with Touch and Pay, the provider of automated payment solutions and owner of Cowry Card.

This collaboration enables SmartCash customers to top up their Cowry cards using the SmartCash mobile app, promoting convenient and cashless transportation payments.

The digital bank said in a statement on Monday that the new SmartCash feature aimed to meet the social needs of the masses, enhancing the ease of transportation while promoting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s cashless initiative.

Commenting on the integration, Chief Executive Officer of SmartCash PSB, Ayotunde Kuponiyi, restated the company’s commitment to continuing innovation as a pathway towards advancing digital payment solutions.

“At SmartCash PSB, we firmly believe in enhancing convenience and accessibility for everyone, regardless of where they live. By integrating Cowry card top-ups in our mobile app and USSD channel.

“We aim to advance commuter convenience, aligning with our mission to empower customers with seamless and efficient payment services. This initiative also supports Nigeria’s cashless vision,” Kuponiyi said.

He added that the new integration with Cowry Card on the SmartCash app was another expression of efficient and convenient payment systems in line with the national goal of a more digitised economy.

According to SmartCash, this seamless top-up process is available to all SmartCash customers and can be accessed via the SmartCash mobile app or the USSD code *939#.