NCA Partners with PayPal to Launch Full Services in Ghana – Sam George

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has revealed that the Ministry has formally engaged PayPal to restore full services in Ghana.

Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on Friday, August 1, the Minister stated, “The Ministry has formally reopened engagement with PayPal to restore full access to its service for Ghanaian users.”

He explained that as of June 2025, PayPal’s regional government relations team had issued Ghana a compliance roadmap. This outlines the technical, regulatory, and financial standards required to allow PayPal to operate fully in the country.

“We are working closely with the governor of the Bank of Ghana to ensure PayPal is given access to our economy and our digital space. However, we will insist that PayPal will comply with the regulations of the BoG,” he noted.

He said the move is part of a broader strategy to enhance access to global digital payment platforms, especially for Ghanaian freelancers, SMEs, startups and the creative sector.

“Securing PayPal access will remove a long-standing barrier to participation in the global digital economy and expand financial inclusion and cross-border trade opportunities for millions of Ghanaians,” the Minister emphasised.

The Minister also shared updates on the government’s ongoing efforts to build a safe, vibrant, and inclusive digital creative economy. He said he recently held talks with TikTok’s West Africa government relations team on June 26.

“Our discussions focused on enforcing age restrictions, safeguarding minors and promoting responsible content development,” he said.

The Minister added, “I urged TikTok in that meeting to ensure fair compensation for Ghanaian content creators. I also proposed the establishment of a local moderation and content governance team to reflect Ghana’s values, protect our user rights, and support national regulatory expectations.”