By Ghana News
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The Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT) is pleased to announce that our sustained advocacy for the full integration of the Ghana Card into the country’s financial ecosystem has been positively received and adopted by the National Identification Authority (NIA), Ghana.
In a recent announcement, the NIA confirmed plans to roll out an e-wallet feature on the Ghana Card, a groundbreaking development that will enable the card to function as an ATM card while also serving as a key instrument for advancing digital financial services nationwide.
This milestone follows months of policy engagement, thought leadership, and public advocacy led by ACDT, which emphasized the Ghana Card’s transformative potential to serve as:
A national digital identity ensuring secure verification.
A financial access tool enhancing banking and payments.
A platform for interoperability and inclusion within Ghana’s growing digital economy.
Earlier this year, ACDT published several articles and engaged stakeholders to highlight these opportunities:
🔗 Joy News: Ghana Card has the potential to function as an ATM card – ACDT
🔗 Graphic Online: Collaboration required for Ghana Card to function as ATM card – ACDT
🔗 Business & Financial Times: ACDT urges full integration of Ghana Card into banking operations
The NIA’s official statement confirming the upcoming e-wallet rollout can be read here:
🔗 NIA to roll out e-wallet on Ghana Card soon
ACDT commends the NIA for this forward-looking policy direction and reaffirms its commitment to supporting initiatives that drive digital transformation, financial inclusion, and innovation across Africa.
This development is not only a win for Ghana but also sets a strong example for other African countries seeking to leverage digital identity systems to accelerate socioeconomic growth.
