Lome, Togo / Sunnyvale, California
Published: July 2, 2025
In a bold move to accelerate digital transformation and financial empowerment across the African continent, Ecobank, the leading pan-African financial services group, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud. This groundbreaking partnership aims to revolutionize financial services through the power of advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and scalable cloud technology.
“Our collaboration with Google Cloud is a leap forward in Ecobank’s digital transformation journey,” said Jeremy Awori, Group CEO of Ecobank. “We look forward to leveraging Google Cloud’s world-class technology to unlock new possibilities for individuals and businesses to grow and scale across Africa.”
Unlocking Innovation in African Financial Services
The collaboration will enable Ecobank to deliver frictionless, secure, and universally accessible payment and remittance solutions, empowering both individuals and businesses across Africa’s 33-country footprint.
According to Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud:
“Google Cloud and Ecobank have a shared vision for using technology to help deliver financial empowerment to more people and businesses in Africa.”
Key Focus Areas of the Collaboration
The partnership is set to deliver tangible impact across five core areas:
1. Enhancing Financial Accessibility
Using Google Cloud’s robust infrastructure and API solutions such as Apigee, the collaboration seeks to simplify cross-border and domestic money transfers, making them faster, more affordable, and accessible to underserved communities.
2. Empowering African Entrepreneurs
Ecobank will use Google Cloud’s BigQuery data analytics platform to gain AI-driven insights that support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with better access to finance, simplified payment options, and tools to scale their businesses across the continent.
3. Seamless and Scalable Digital Banking
The alliance will explore user-friendly digital banking platforms enhanced by Google Cloud's secure, scalable infrastructure. Fintech partners and developers will be empowered to integrate with Ecobank’s platforms to deliver services such as accounts, payments, and lending.
4. Responsible Personalisation of Financial Services
Leveraging Google Cloud’s AI and machine learning capabilities, Ecobank aims to provide personalized financial products—including credit, savings, and insurance—while upholding the highest standards of data privacy and security.
5. Expert Support for Digital Execution
Google Cloud’s Professional Services team will provide ongoing expert guidance to ensure the successful deployment and impact of the collaboration.
A Shared Commitment to Africa’s Digital Future
This partnership reflects a strong shared commitment between Ecobank and Google Cloud to help unlock the digital potential of Africa. As both institutions continue to innovate, the collaboration will likely expand to include other Google solutions and services tailored for African markets.
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Media Contact – Ecobank Group
Christiane Mbimbe Bossom
Group Communications
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📞 +228 22 21 03 03
About Ecobank Group
Ecobank is the leading pan-African private sector banking group with operations in 35 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, and presence in France, the UK, UAE, and China. With over 14,000 employees and more than 32 million customers, Ecobank offers a full suite of banking services through multiple digital and physical channels. Learn more at www.ecobank.com
About Google Cloud
Google Cloud provides AI, data, security, and cloud infrastructure solutions for today’s enterprises. Trusted in over 200 countries and territories, Google Cloud helps organizations digitally transform using its powerful AI stack and planet-scale infrastructure. Learn more at cloud.google.com
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