Ooredoo Fintech, a digital financial services provider operating across the MENA region, has received approval from the Central Bank of Tunisia to launch walletii by Ooredoo in the country.
The license is part of the company’s regional expansion and supports its aim to provide regulated digital financial services.
The launch will involve partnerships with QNB Group, a regional financial institution, and Monétique, Tunisia’s national electronic payments operator.
The platform will integrate with the local financial system and comply with national payment regulations.
walletii by Ooredoo offers a digital wallet for paying bills, transferring money, and withdrawing cash.
The service relies on a widespread agent network across Tunisia, facilitating onboarding and cash operations, particularly for underbanked and unbanked populations.
Mirko Giacco, International CEO of Ooredoo Fintech, said:
“This approval enables us to expand the walletii brand into a new market by bringing a proven, successful digital wallet to Tunisia. By leveraging our experience across the region, we aim to empower consumers and businesses with secure, everyday payment solutions that support financial inclusion and local economic growth.”
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