Fintech Finance

MAY 1, 2025

The report highlights key milestones, insights, and the organizations transition into an independent foundation, further strengthening its ability to drive financial inclusion across the continent.

Financial Inclusion 52

Financial Inclusion Instant Payments Cross-Border Payments Underserved 52

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Network will also introduce Alipay+ payment solutions to the online platforms it supports in this region, providing consumers a combined online and offline seamless QR code payment experience by using their home e-wallets or preferred digital payment methods. The ceremony was witnessed by H.E.

Financial Inclusion 98

Financial Inclusion Payment Solutions Digital Payments Payments 98

Fintech Finance

JUNE 5, 2025

In a strategic move to accelerate digital payments, financial inclusion, and modernizing the country’s payment ecosystem, BPC , a global leader and payment solutions provider, is announcing the expansion of its operations in Nigeria.

Financial Inclusion 83

Financial Inclusion Non-Bank Economy Digital Payments 83

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Network International, a digital commerce player in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has partnered with global digital payment provider Ant International to bring expanded digital payment options to businesses across the region. Alipay+ currently connects over 30 digital payment methods across the world.

Digital Payments 64

Digital Payments Financial Inclusion Agreements Payments 64

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

EFT Corporation , an African-focused fintech and payment solutions provider, recently hosted its EFT Corporation Connect: Zambia event in Lusaka. The event underscored EFTCorp’s commitment to driving financial inclusion and delivering payment solutions that empower businesses across the region.

Point-of-Sale (POS) 96

Point-of-Sale (POS) Financial Inclusion Payment Solutions SWIFT 96

Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2024

But to fully realize the sector’s potential, stakeholders must focus on nurturing a robust ecosystem by enhancing capital access, attracting and retaining top talent and fostering a strong demand for payment solutions, a new report by Emerging Payments Association Asia (EPAA) says.

Financial Inclusion 124

Financial Inclusion Innovation Payments NOV 124

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Says Carter-Brown: EFTCorps mission is to constantly push the boundaries of innovation to deliver payment solutions across Africa, increasing financial inclusion and access to the digital economy. This project does exactly that, and were excited to see it contribute to the payment landscape on the continent.

Payment Solutions 75

Payment Solutions Push-to-Card Payments Credit Cards 75

Fintech Finance

MARCH 7, 2025

PayTabs Group , MENA’s award-winning payment orchestration powerhouse today announced the successful acquisition of majority stake in PayTabs Egypt , solidifying its commitment to driving digital transformation and financial inclusion across Egypt.

Digital Payments 52

Digital Payments Financial Inclusion Payments Economy 52

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

MTN Fintech users will benefit from a seamless experience accessing both traditional mobile services and innovative digital payment solutions. ” The post Network International appointed as Payment Processing Partner by MTN Group Fintech appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Process 90

Process FinTech Fraud Prevention Financial Inclusion 90

Fintech Finance

MARCH 26, 2025

Africas digital payments economy is set to grow from strength to strength according to a Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics stating that the digital payments economy is expected to reach $1.5 Mastercard remains committed to driving Africas digital growth through investment, innovation, and partnerships.

Economy 52

Economy Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Digital Payments 52

Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

As Asian markets surge, they face the dual challenge of safeguarding digital infrastructure while ensuring financial inclusion and bridging technological gaps between advanced and developing economies. In Southeast Asia, digital payment transactions are projected to exceed US$1 trillion by 2025.

Payments Trends 126

Payments Trends Payment APIs and Integration Embedded Finance Cross-Border 126

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 2, 2024

BKN301 Group , a London-based leading digital payments and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider in the MENA region, unveiled its latest innovative payment solution, ‘301 Retail Account.’ The solution will further help promote financial inclusion and economic progress in the region.

Payment Solutions 98

Payment Solutions Accounts Payment APIs and Integration Online and Mobile Banking 98

Fintech Finance

MAY 27, 2025

Mashreq , one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the launch of Aani Instant Payments, a new solution enabling SME businesses to collect payments from their customers instantly, securely, and seamlessly with no IBAN required.

Instant Payments 85

Instant Payments Real Time Payments IBAN Payments 85

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a referral agreement with National Bank of Fujairah (NBF ) to extend digital payment services to the bank’s corporate customers.

Agreements 97

Agreements Payment Solutions Financial Inclusion Payments 97

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

MTN Fintech users will benefit from a seamless experience accessing both traditional mobile services and innovative digital payment solutions. ” The post Network International appointed as Payment Processing Partner by MTN Group Fintech appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Process 78

Process FinTech Fraud Prevention Financial Inclusion 78

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Trust Bank , a leading private commercial bank in Bangladesh and TerraPay , a global money movement company have partnered to offer an innovative payment solution for all students in Bangladesh.

International Payments 121

International Payments Payment Solutions Payment Service Provider (PSP) Financial Inclusion 121

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 17, 2025

Trkiye has also made significant progress regarding financial inclusion, with the country now boasting nearly 100 million credit cards, ranking ninth globally for credit card transactions and seventh for credit card ownership. Additionally, Dream Games represents Trkiyes prowess in the gametech sector.

Digital Payments 59

Digital Payments FinTech Laws Credit Cards 59

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 30, 2025

Network International , the payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, is partnering with GIM-UEMOA , the regional payment scheme in West Africa, to enhance financial inclusion across the eight member countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).

Financial Inclusion 59

Financial Inclusion Payment Solutions Payments Digital Payments 59

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

PayerMax , a leading global provider of payment solutions, has been named Best Payments Solutions Provider of 2024 by MEA Finance magazine at an award ceremony hosted on November 12 in Dubai. PayerMax is committed to providing businesses with one-stop local payment solutions to meet their diverse payment needs.

Payment Solutions 98

Payment Solutions Payments Value Added Service Financial Inclusion 98

Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2025

From digital payments to decentralised finance (DeFi), these companies are solving real-world challenges like financial inclusion and cross-border transactions, while setting new global standards for innovation. Each plays a key role in transforming how Indonesians save, spend, invest, and access financial services.

FinTech 130

FinTech Online and Mobile Banking Payment APIs and Integration Push-to-Card 130

Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

Championed by the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS), the initiative marks a major step in modernising Somalia’s payment infrastructure, promoting financial inclusion and enhancing economic stability. The demand for secure, fast, and modern payment solutions has been pressing.

Instant Payments 90

Instant Payments Settlement Payments Central Bank 90

Fintech Finance

JULY 8, 2024

Yuno , the leading global payments orchestration platform, today announces a strategic partnership with Openpay, BBVA Group’s digital payments company, making it easier for companies of all sizes to conduct online transactions seamlessly and benefit from the country’s e-commerce boom.

Digital Payments 105

Digital Payments Financial Inclusion Payments Transactions 105

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 18, 2024

. “This collaboration reflects BRI’s continuous efforts to enhance productivity and efficiency by expanding its digital payment channel network to meet the growing demand for global transactions,” he said.

Cross-Border Payments 116

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment Solutions Real Time Payments 116

Fintech Finance

JULY 23, 2024

The agreement with Network International will reinforce DTB’s digital-first strategy in the Kenyan market. Through this partnership, Network will offer a variety of payment products and services including debit, credit and prepaid card hosting and processing as well as e-Commerce.

Digital Payments 97

Digital Payments Fraud Prevention Financial Inclusion Gateways 97

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) ( www.Orange.com ) and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership to expand access to mobile financial services across Sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership will be rolled out in seven countries including Cameroon, Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone.

Visa 97

Visa Digital Payments Financial Inclusion Online and Mobile Banking 97

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 11, 2025

HyperPay , a payment gateway operating in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA), has secured a digital payment licence from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). With its newly obtained licence, HyperPay can now operate digital payment services via an electronic wallet in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Central Bank 64

Central Bank Security Payment Gateways Financial Inclusion 64

The Fintech Times

JULY 8, 2025

Contact Creditech says the move will help it expand its customer base and strengthen its digital footprint in the Egyptian market. ” The ContactNow app aims to offer a diverse set of digital financing solutions, catering to the rising customer demand for easy and flexible payment options.

BNPL 59

BNPL Consumer Payment Gateways Financial Inclusion 59

Fintech Finance

JULY 4, 2024

SecurityTech company Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is making digital payments independent of online connectivity. Even in today’s digital-first economy, connectivity issues can present challenges for digital payment transactions, especially in rural areas. billion unbanked people worldwide.

Digital Payments 98

Digital Payments Online and Mobile Banking Central Bank Financial Inclusion 98

The Fintech Times

MARCH 27, 2025

Moniepoint , a Nigeria-based fintech offering an all-in-one banking, credit, and cross-border payment solution for African businesses and their customers, is on a mission to help businesses and individuals digitise their operations. to provide infrastructure and payment solutions for banks and financial institutions.

FinTech 59

FinTech Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking 59

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Eighty-three per cent of firms indicated that digitisation will be key for growth, as they focus on enhancing digital payments, financial inclusion and sustainability initiatives. Digital payments are no longer a nice to have, but rather a necessity.

Visa 59

Visa Financial Inclusion Small Business Digital Payments 59

Fintech Finance

MARCH 5, 2025

Africas digital payment ecosystem is growing rapidly , making innovative and scalable financial products essential for sustained growth. Innovation is not just about building more products – its about solving real customer challenges and making payments more seamless, scalable, and accessible.

Finance 52

Finance Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy Acquirers 52

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The third edition of Mastercards SME Confidence Index reveals that small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Egypt are embracing digital payments and data-driven solutions to support their growth, enhance operational efficiency and financial resilience.

Financial Inclusion 59

Financial Inclusion Digital Payments Visa Payments 59

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 17, 2024

These devices enable consumers to make swift, secure payments by simply tapping their wearable at any compatible point-of-sale (POS) terminal, ATM, or NFC-enabled payment point. This innovation enhances the consumer experience while setting a new standard for secure, frictionless payments, advancing financial inclusion in Somalia.

Visa 122

Visa Technology Financial Inclusion Contactless Payments 122

Fintech Review

JANUARY 28, 2025

Digital payments are transforming global financial systems, reshaping how individuals and businesses transact. In the fintech space, digital payments represent a major driver of innovation. The Rise of Embedded Finance Embedded finance is revolutionising the way businesses interact with financial services.

Digital Payments 87

Digital Payments Embedded Finance Payment APIs and Integration Fraud Detection 87

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Jaywan is the first domestic card scheme to be launched in line with the UAE’s digital transformation strategy, with the aim of strengthening the country’s position as a leading global hub for digital payments.

Point-of-Sale (POS) 81

Point-of-Sale (POS) Agreements International Payments Financial Inclusion 81

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Together with Mastercard, we aim to set new standards for digital banking in Kenya,” said Osman Dualle, CEO of Premier Bank Kenya. Our collaboration with Premier Bank is a testament to Mastercard’s dedication to advancing financial inclusion through innovative and responsible solutions.

Visa 98

Visa Payment Solutions Debit Card Contactless Payments 98

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 16, 2023

EBANX, a global fintech company specialising in payment solutions for emerging economies, has announced a strategic partnership with Bancolombia bank to integrate payment method Botón Bancolombia into its array of payment options in Latin America.

Digital Payments 105

Digital Payments Alternative Payment Methods Payments Financial Inclusion 105