Chapa, a payment solution provider in Ethiopia, has partnered with Telegram, one of the world's most popular messaging apps. This collaboration will allow merchants using Telegram to seamlessly accept payments from their customers.

Payments can be accepted without requiring customers to leave the app. Whether through mobile money, bank transfers, or debit/credit cards, Chapa enables users to make payments instantly, enhancing convenience and accessibility.

With over 500 million active users globally, Telegram has become a trusted platform for communication in Ethiopia. Chapa's integration with Telegram's bot ecosystem allows merchants to accept payments without customers leaving the app, whether through mobile money, bank transfers, or debit/credit cards. This makes it more convenient and accessible for businesses to accept payments from their customers.

The partnership is expected to benefit both businesses and consumers. Businesses can expand their reach in the global market by accepting payments through Telegram. Consumers can pay for goods and services more easily and conveniently. Chapa stated that the partnership with Telegram would take it one step closer to its mission to empower Ethiopian businesses to expand their reach in the global market.

Source: The Guardian Nigeria