The UPU has created the Postal Inclusive Finance Technical Assistance Facility 2 (FITAF 2) programme in collaboration with Visa Europe Limited (Visa). This new programme will focus on advancing the role of Designated Operators (DOs) in delivering relevant inclusive finance solutions and capabilities to their postal customers, in support of national financial inclusion priorities. Visa will participate in the programme in an advisory capacity to share the latest innovations, insights and new inclusive DFS expansion models.

The expected project output for the participating DOs is the development of postal inclusive finance expansion plans and their frameworks, to include deployment models, product and solution diversification, partnership options, customer segment focus, customer education and usage models.

The UPU is offering DOs of UPU member countries the opportunity to apply for the financial inclusion FITAF 2 programme and one of its projects. All completed applications should be sent to FITAF@upu.int by 3 September 2025 at the latest.