Digicel Fiji has partnered with SPBD Microfinance Fiji, a microfinance institution dedicated to supporting women in rural villages, to enhance financial inclusion through the MyCash mobile money platform. The collaboration aims to simplify access to microfinance services for women entrepreneurs living in remote communities.
Under the agreement, SPBD members can receive their microloans directly into their MyCash wallets, eliminating the need for long trips to collect funds. They will also be able to use the MyCash app for loan repayments, money transfers, and managing their finances conveniently from their mobile devices.
Additionally, Digicel Fiji will equip SPBD members with QR Pay solutions, including co-branded collateral and stands, with transaction fees waived. This initiative enables members to become formal micro-merchants, transacting using personalised QR codes similar to small grocery shops, thus increasing their visibility and business opportunities — an effort highlighted by SPBD founder and CEO Gregory Casagrande.
Casagrande emphasised that the partnership aims to empower Fijian women to grow and sustain their small enterprises by making financial services more accessible and convenient: “this digital transition saves our members time and money, allowing them to focus more on their businesses and families.”
Farid Mohammed, CEO of Digicel Fiji, added that combining MyCash with SPBD’s microfinance model delivers vital financial tools to women who are key drivers of their communities. He stressed that the partnership is not just about transactions but about fostering economic growth and resilience in Fiji’s most remote areas.
To support this mission, both organisations will provide digital training and technical support to help women entrepreneurs improve their financial literacy and technological skills, further strengthening their capacity to succeed.
