# Airtel Money is a digital commerce service that allows users to store money, transfer funds and buy mobile data.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-28 · City A.M.*

## Key points

- Airtel is considering listing its Airtel Money fintech subsidiary on the London Stock Exchange.
- The Airtel Money IPO could raise up to $2bn and value the company as high as $10bn.
- Mastercard holds just under 4% of Airtel Money after a $100m investment in 2021, then valuing it at $2.7bn.
- Airtel Money has over 50 million customers, reflecting rapid recent growth in its fintech operations.
- This potential listing would be a significant win for London, which has struggled to attract major fintech IPOs.

**Companies:** Airtel, Mastercard
**Countries:** United Kingdom, India

[Read the full story on City A.M.](https://www.cityam.com/airtel-eyes-fintech-ipo-spin-off-in-10bn-boost-for-london-market/)

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