OPEN SWITCH AFRICA
Open Standards. Seamless Payments.
DPG for all
An open-source, 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. 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.
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.
How it works
Initiate:
Validate:
Route:
Settle:
Confirm:
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
Open & Inclusive Access
Real-Time & Irrevocable Payments
Pro-Poor Governance
Cost-Efficiency for All
Shared Fraud Prevention


Who is OpenSwitch For?
Central Banks & Governments:
Modernise national payment systems with DPI-grade systems.
Payment Service Providers & Fintechs:
Connect to a broader network, reach more users.
Microfinance Institutions:
Serve unbanked and underbanked with interoperability at scale.
Merchants & Processors:
Enable seamless inward and outward payments – anytime, anywhere.
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.