Xsolla integrates SPENN in Rwanda and Zambia, giving developers access to a strong consumer-merchant ecosystem

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Xsolla integrates SPENN in Rwanda and Zambia, giving developers access to a strong consumer-merchant ecosystem

December 15, 2025•4 min

Digital wallets are reshaping how commerce happens across Rwanda and Zambia

Rwanda and Zambia are undergoing a rapid shift in how consumers manage and move money. Instead of relying on traditional bank accounts, most financial activity now runs through mobile-led, digitally connected ecosystems. Payments for daily purchases, services, transportation, and utilities increasingly happen through digital wallets, creating new expectations for speed, convenience, and familiarity in online commerce. SPENN has become a central part of this transition. Built as a unified consumer–merchant platform, SPENN enables users to store funds, complete transactions, and engage with digital services through a low-friction wallet experience. Adoption continues to climb across both markets: 86% of Rwandan adults use or have used mobile money, and Zambia recorded more than 1.4 billion digital wallet transactions in the past year alone. By integrating SPENN into Xsolla Pay Station, developers can now connect directly to this growing financial environment, offering players payment flows that reflect the real-world tools they use every day.

Why SPENN matters for developers entering high-growth African markets

As digital engagement expands across Africa, players are becoming more comfortable with cashless, wallet-first transactions. SPENN’s focus on accessibility and reliability makes it a natural fit for gaming payments, especially in regions where traditional card use varies widely. For developers, the integration supports three primary needs:

A stable checkout experience designed for mobile-first users
A reduction in failures tied to legacy banking systems
Access to a fast-growing digital wallet community

By aligning monetization flows with how consumers already transact, SPENN helps developers improve purchase completion and reach more players with fewer barriers.

Key benefits of the SPENN integration

A smoother, more efficient checkout experience SPENN provides a consistent, intuitive wallet flow that eliminates many common payment obstacles. Players can move through checkout quickly, helping developers maintain momentum and reduce the risk of abandoned purchases. Fewer declines and more successful transactions With SPENN, users are not dependent on banking approvals or card networks that frequently generate errors. This leads to:

Higher payment success rates
Increased revenue retention
More predictable monetization performance

For regions where transaction stability varies, this improvement is significant. Access to an expanding digital wallet user base SPENN continues to scale across Rwanda and Zambia, bringing more consumers into the formal digital economy. Developers integrating SPENN gain access to:

A rising population of wallet-first players
Users familiar with digital transactions
New opportunities for ongoing engagement and repeat purchases

This creates a sustainable pathway for growth in two markets with strong digital acceleration.

Strengthening long-term opportunity across two rapidly developing economies

Rwanda and Zambia are among the most forward-thinking digital markets in the region. Government-supported financial inclusion initiatives, widespread mobile adoption, and rising connectivity have helped create environments where digital wallets thrive. With SPENN now available through Xsolla Pay Station, developers can:

Align monetization strategies with local payment behavior
Overcome traditional infrastructure challenges
Deliver payment experiences that citizens already trust
Expand more confidently into mobile-driven markets
Build durable player relationships rooted in reliable, local-first payment options

The integration also supports Xsolla’s broader commitment to simplifying global payments and improving access for players everywhere.

What Xsolla leadership is saying

“By integrating SPENN, we’re giving game developers the tools to create a frictionless payment experience that players will love,” said Chris Hewish, President of Xsolla. “Fewer declined transactions mean more completed purchases, while access to SPENN’s rapidly growing digital wallet network opens the door to new audiences and revenue opportunities.” His insight underscores a larger truth: success in emerging markets comes from offering payment methods that reflect how consumers already choose to transact.

Why this expansion matters now

Mobile money usage is increasing across Africa at a record pace, driving significant growth in digital participation and online entertainment. As more consumers adopt wallet-first purchasing, developers need solutions that offer the reliability and familiarity players expect. SPENN’s integration supports Xsolla’s strategy to: