News Summary

Zulie Venture Inc., operating as CellPay, has announced a significant partnership with the Bodega and Small Business Association of New York to provide digital financial services through thousands of local bodegas. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide in underserved communities by equipping these bodegas with the ability to offer utility bill payments, phone top-ups, and other essential financial transactions. This partnership is particularly impactful for unbanked and underbanked customers, allowing them to manage financial transactions without needing a bank account or internet access. Parvez Jasani, founder of CellPay, emphasizes that this move is about delivering dignity and empowerment to these communities, transforming bodegas into crucial hubs of economic access.