OPENSWITCH AFRICA
Open Standards. Seamless Payments.
DPG for Africa
An open-source, homegrown, Africa-focused payment switch platform enabling secure, real-time, and interoperable transactions across institutions, borders, and communities
What motivates us?
1.4B+ Market
One Africa market
200+
Limited vendor-locked fragmented & closed loop mobile wallets & payment systems.
900m+
Aged below young 30years old
What is OpenSwitch Africa?
OpenSwitch Africa is an open-source digital payment switch platform built for Africa by an African community of payments experts. It connects banks, mobile money operators, microfinance institutions, and payment providers — creating a unified infrastructure that supports seamless financial transactions across the continent. With real-time capabilities, flexible APIs, and robust security features, OpenSwitch Africa helps modernise national payment systems and foster digital public infrastructure for inclusive economic growth.
OpenSwitch Africa is purpose-built for seamless cross-border payments, unlocking the flow of money across African borders. By enabling instant, low-cost, and interoperable intra-Africa transactions, OpenSwitch delivers a leap forward in financial inclusion: powering trade, remittances, and regional unity.
One interoperable switch.
Many inclusive possibilities.
Built for governments, payment service providers, central banks, and ecosystem enablers driving interoperable finance.
objectives
Mission
At OpenSwitch, our mission is to democratise payment infrastructure across Africa, making financial transactions accessible, secure and efficient for all
Services
Why OpenSwitch?
Secure Integration
Enterprise-grade security features ensuring safe and reliable payment processing.
Fast Onboarding
Quick and efficient integration process with comprehensive documentation and support.
Real-time Monitoring
Advanced monitoring and reporting tools for transaction tracking and system health.
Broad Use Case Support
Supporting P2, P2B, B2B, G2P, P2G transactions across various participant types.
Built for Africa
Tailored specifically for African market needs and requirements.
Explore Our Use Cases
P2P Transfers
Fast, low-fee transfers across wallets, banks, and borders.
B2G Transactions
Simplified payments to the government for taxes, licenses, etc.
P2B & Bill Payments
Pay utilities, subscriptions, and merchants with any payment type.
Cross-Border
Send and receive money across African borders — multi-currency, real-time.
Our Principles
Let's Talk
We’re building the future of payments, and we want you with us.
Whether you're a national payment operator, tech partner, policymaker, or funder, we’d love to hear from you.