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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

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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.

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Mission

At OpenSwitch, our mission is to democratise payment infrastructure across Africa, making financial transactions accessible, secure and efficient for all

Services

Why OpenSwitch?

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Secure Integration

Enterprise-grade security features ensuring safe and reliable payment processing.

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Fast Onboarding

Quick and efficient integration process with comprehensive documentation and support.

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Real-time Monitoring

Advanced monitoring and reporting tools for transaction tracking and system health.

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Broad Use Case Support

Supporting P2, P2B, B2B, G2P, P2G transactions across various participant types.

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Built for Africa

Tailored specifically for African market needs and requirements.

How it works

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Initiate:

Customer starts a payment (e.g. via mobile app)
02

Validate:

Identity, funds, and intent verified instantly
03

Route:

Transaction sent securely to recipient institution
04

Settle:

Real-time or batch settlement depending on need
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Confirm:

Both parties notified of success.

Explore Our Use Cases

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P2P Transfers

Fast, low-fee transfers across wallets, banks, and borders.

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B2G Transactions

Simplified payments to the government for taxes, licenses, etc.

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P2B & Bill Payments

Pay utilities, subscriptions, and merchants with any payment type.

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Cross-Border

Send and receive money across African borders — multi-currency, real-time.

Our Principles

OpenSwitch Africa is guided by principles that prioritise fairness, inclusion, and resilience.
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Open & Inclusive Access
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Real-Time & Irrevocable Payments
3
Pro-Poor Governance
4
Cost-Efficiency for All
5
Shared Fraud Prevention
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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.