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Ghana Renews Talks With PayPal to Restore Full Services — Minister Sam George
Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that Ghana has formally reopened discussions with PayPal to fully reinstate the company’s services in the country.
Speaking during the Government’s Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on Friday, August 1, the Minister disclosed that PayPal had recently issued Ghana a compliance roadmap. This roadmap, delivered in June 2025 through PayPal’s regional government relations team, sets out the technical, regulatory, and financial benchmarks the country must meet for PayPal to operate seamlessly.
“The ministry has formally reopened engagement with PayPal to restore full access to its service for Ghanaian users,” George said. “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 complies with the regulations of the BoG.”
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The Minister described the renewed engagement as a strategic step to eliminate long-standing barriers to participation in the global digital economy, particularly for Ghanaian freelancers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups, and those in 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,” he stated.
In a broader update on digital transformation efforts, Sam George also revealed ongoing discussions with social media giant TikTok. During a meeting held on June 26 with TikTok’s West Africa government relations team, the minister stressed the importance of enforcing age restrictions, protecting minors, and promoting responsible content development.
“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,” he added.
The engagements, according to the Minister, are part of the government’s drive to build a safe, equitable, and vibrant digital economy in Ghana.
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