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The way we pay for financial services products is changing with emerging technology , and Vodafone ’ s ambition is to be at the forefront of this change
VODAFONE
The way we pay for financial services products is changing with emerging technology , and Vodafone ’ s ambition is to be at the forefront of this change

Providing new and exciting ways to pay for goods , the FinTech industry is booming and the world of financial services is going through some fundamental – yet essential – changes . With a long history of working with different businesses in sectors of the financial industry , Vodafone has a focus on ensuring that its customers succeed in the future .

Known for its telecommunications and consumer services , Vodafone is accelerating its journey within the FinTech sector to support those who need it most . Driving forward this journey is Varun Krishnan , Vodafone ’ s Managing Director for FinTech .
“ Most people know Vodafone to be a leading global technology and telecommunications company . We have a huge footprint in Europe and also in Africa . Our purpose is to use technology to improve our customers ' lives and enable a truly inclusive , sustainable digital society ,” says Krishnan .
“ People may know that we are a large mobile and fixed-line operator across our European and African footprint . We serve over 300 million mobile customers and over 28 million fixed customers . One of the things that surprises people is when I tell them we are one of Europe ' s largest TV platforms – that ' s always news to customers and people that I speak to .”
As a technology leader , Vodafone has been looking into new and disruptive technologies to ensure the company is best
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