Ecobank, one of Africa’s largest banking groups, has partnered with Google Cloud to boost financial technology services across the continent.

The collaboration aims to improve digital banking, enhance security, and expand financial access using artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

The partnership comes at a time when mobile banking is rapidly growing in Africa, but millions still lack reliable access to financial services. By leveraging Google’s cloud infrastructure, Ecobank plans to deliver more efficient and secure digital services to its customers.

AI will play a key role in fraud detection, credit scoring, and customer experience. Ecobank hopes that advanced data analytics will allow it to serve both urban and rural populations more effectively.

Both companies emphasize that the partnership is not just about technology it’s about financial inclusion. They aim to empower underserved communities by making banking accessible, affordable, and secure.

This move marks a significant step in the evolution of African fintech, as big players increasingly invest in the digital future of the continent.