Airtel Africa’s mobile money trust balances hit $1.49 billion
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Reported by Samuel Daniel
Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 06:28
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Mobile money customers: 60.9 million, up 22.4% from 49.8 million a year earlier. The increase coincided with growth in Airtel Money’s customer base, which rose by 22.4% to 60.9 million from 49.8 million in the corresponding period of 2025.
Context & Background
✦Revenue from the mobile money segment increased to $840 million from $623 million in the prior-year period, representing reported growth of 34.8% and constant-currency growth of 25.8%.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2026:Airtel Africa Plc’s mobile money trust balances increased to $1.49 billion as of September 30, 2026, representing a 28.9% rise from the $1.16 billion recorded a year earlier, as the telecommunications group continues to expand its digital financial services business across its African markets.2026:The figure, disclosed in the company’s half-year results for the six months ended September 30, 2026, represents balances held in bank trust accounts in connection with its mobile money operations.2025:The increase coincided with growth in Airtel Money’s customer base, which rose by 22.4% to 60.9 million from 49.8 million in the corresponding period of 2025.
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Key Takeaways
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✦Mobile money customers: 60.9 million, up 22.4% from 49.8 million a year earlier.
✦The increase coincided with growth in Airtel Money’s customer base, which rose by 22.4% to 60.9 million from 49.8 million in the corresponding period of 2025.
✦Revenue from the mobile money segment increased to $840 million from $623 million in the prior-year period, representing reported growth of 34.8% and constant-currency growth of 25.8%.
Key Facts:2026: Airtel Africa Plc’s mobile money trust balances increased to $1.49 billion as of September 30, 2026, representing a 28.9% rise from the $1.16 billion recorded a year earlier, as the telecommunications group continues to expand its digital financial services business across its African markets.2026: The figure, disclosed in the company’s half-year results for the six months ended September 30, 2026, represents balances held in bank trust accounts in connection with its mobile money operations.2025: The increase coincided with growth in Airtel Money’s customer base, which rose by 22.4% to 60.9 million from 49.8 million in the corresponding period of 2025.2026: Key Highlights Mobile money trust balances: $1.49 billion as of September 30, 2026, up 28.9% from $1.16 billion in September 2025.
Editorial Excerpt
Airtel Africa Plc’s mobile money trust balances increased to $1.49 billion as of September 30, 2026, representing a 28.9% rise from the $1.16 billion recorded a year earlier, as the telecommunications group continues to expand its digital financial services business across its African markets.
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Mobile money customers: 60.9 million, up 22.4% from 49.8 million a year earlier.
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The primary parties identified in this coverage include Action Peoples Party, Airtel Nigeria, MTN Nigeria.
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Airtel Africa Plc’s mobile money trust balances increased to $1.49 billion as of September 30, 2026, representing a 28.9% rise from the $1.16 billion recorded a year earlier, as the telecommunications group continues to expand its digital financial services business across its African markets.
