Somalia gets Visa access to unlock financial services
The International Bank of Somalia has launched the first-ever Visa card service in the country to offer Somalis quick and convenient access to money, where just 15% had a bank account and 70% used mobile money services, according to a 2018 World Bank report.
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The International Bank of Somalia has launched the first-ever Visa card service in the country to offer Somalis quick and convenient access to money, where just 15% had a bank account and 70% used mobile money services, according to a 2018 World Bank report.