The association, known as the Congolese Fintech Network, will seek to enhance access to investment opportunities and promote information sharing in Congo, with a goal to accelerate financial inclusion.

Bahrain hosts much of the most innovative fintech activity, including wider access to financial services.

The strategic partnership aims to facilitate financial inclusion by providing consumers and businesses with a new and effortless way to conduct e-commerce transactions in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The objective of the partnership is to fully digitize all banking services offered by the company, a significant move to enhance the overall digital experience for Ebdaa's customers.

Mastercard has joined forces with a renowned training and development organization Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance to drive financial inclusion in the country and the wider region. 

The grant will allow Opportunity International to provide micro and small business loans, digital tools and specialized technical training to women-led small- and micro businesses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda.

Congo-based fintech Flash has launched a payment tool including a Visa card offering, Flash Money, for the Congolese market.