dLocal integrates Airtel Money for Google Play payments in Kenya.

dLocal, a cross-border payment platform, has added Airtel Money as a payment method for Google Play in Kenya.

The fintech business enables local payments in emerging markets by linking global enterprise merchants with high-growth customers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

dLocal said in a statement that by enabling Airtel Mobile Money as a payment option, it is assisting Google in providing a localised solution that matches the needs of Kenyan users.

This reinforces Google's efforts to increase digital accessibility, allowing a far bigger audience to interact with Google Play without difficulty.

“Enabling Kenyan users to purchase a wide variety of applications on Google Play using Airtel Mobile Money to Kenya is a proud moment for us,” said John O'Brien, chief revenue officer at dLocal.

Airtel Mobile is Kenya's second-biggest mobile money service. According to the most recent sector figures from the Communication Authority of Kenya, the mobile money service market share increased from 7.6% to 8.9% in Q4 2024 compared to Q3.

With a total of 42,302,833 mobile money subscribers in Kenya, Airtel's market share today stands at 3,764,952.

“This partnership reflects our shared dedication to promoting financial inclusion and empowering users in emerging markets by enabling access to tailored payment solutions,” said O'Brien.