Airtel Money has set a minimum investment of £250 per investor as it opens its retail share offer ahead of its planned listing on the London Stock Exchange.
The retail offer opened on October 2, 2026, and is available to eligible investors who are resident and physically present in the United Kingdom.
The offer is being conducted through RetailBook’s network of participating brokers, wealth managers and investment platforms, alongside a separate institutional share offering.
Airtel Money has priced the shares at £1.96 each, giving the mobile money business an implied market capitalisation of about £5.3 billion ($7 billion) at admission.
Shares acquired through the retail offer will rank equally with those sold to institutional investors, including entitlement to dividends and other distributions declared after the date of sale.
RetailBook will not charge investors a commission for applications, although participating brokers, wealth managers and investment platforms may impose their own fees.
Airtel Money has also reserved the right to scale back applications or reject orders without providing a reason.
The retail offer is scheduled to close at 5:00 p.m. on October 8, 2026, with the results expected to be announced on October 9.
Airtel Money expects unconditional trading in its shares on the London Stock Exchange to begin at 8:00 a.m. on October 14, 2026.
The company said the timetable remains indicative and may change, with all stated times based on London time.
Eligible investors must apply through an intermediary participating in the offer.
Investors can use RetailBook’s participating retail brokers, investment platforms and wealth managers, although they have been advised to confirm directly with their intermediary whether it is taking part in the offer.
Applications may also be made through tax-efficient investment vehicles, including Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) and Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs), as well as General Investment Accounts, subject to the relevant intermediary and applicable regulations.
Airtel Money warned that investing in its shares carries risks and investors could receive less than their original investment when they sell.
The retail offer marks another step in Airtel Money’s planned London listing following strong growth in the mobile money business.
The company recently finalised the terms of the IPO at £1.96 per share, valuing the business at approximately $7 billion.
Airtel Money generated $1.346 billion in revenue in the financial year ended March 2026, underscoring the growing contribution of the mobile money business to Airtel Africa.
The London Stock Exchange was selected as the preferred listing venue, with Airtel Africa previously stating that the listing would provide Airtel Money with access to a broader pool of international investors.
At the time, the business had an annualised total payment value of more than $245 billion.
The planned listing will therefore mark a significant step in Airtel Money’s evolution as a standalone financial technology and payments business within the wider Airtel Africa group.
