Burundi

BI · BDI · 108AfricaBIF FBu14 methods

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Mobile money penetration is approximately 1%, one of the lowest in Africa — significant growth potential exists.

~2M

online population

~10%

banked adults

~0.5%

credit card population

Mix Methods Behaviour Banks Sources Facts

Payment mix

share of e-commerce spend

CategoryLeading methodShare

Cash—90%
Mobile MoneyGoogle Pay5%
Bank Transfer—4%
CardVisa1%
Other—0%

Methods in use

top 8 of 14 · by spend

MethodTypeShare

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Checkout behaviour

Approximately 11 fintech startups operate in Burundi, mostly focused on mobile money and digital payments.

AfriPay is a digital bank offering accounts, transfers, and payment services.

Facts

ISO 3166: BI · BDI · 108
Region: Africa
Population: ~14M
Currency: BIF FBu
Banked adults: ~10%
Methods live: 14
Banks covered: 1

Largest banks

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