AfriPesa is a digital fintech platform specializing in seamless, wallet-to-wallet remittances within Africa. It offers a borderless, mobile-first solution that enables direct money transfers between mobile money wallets—such as MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, and MPESA—without the need for a traditional bank account.
Built to support Africa’s booming mobile financial ecosystem and intra-continental trade, AfriPesa is powering real-time, low-cost, and secure cross-border transactions for individuals, small businesses, and diaspora communities. The platform bridges the gap between national payment infrastructures by offering interoperable wallet integrations that drive financial inclusion.
Key Products and Capabilities:
- Mobile Wallet-to-Wallet Remittance
Enables instant fund transfers between different mobile money networks across African countries. - Bank-Free Payment Infrastructure
Fully digital architecture allowing users to send and receive money without bank account dependency. - API-Enabled Cross-Border Payments
Seamless integration for fintechs, remittance platforms, and aggregators to build on top of AfriPesa’s network. - Compliance & Security Layer
Integrated KYC, AML, and transaction monitoring to meet regulatory standards for cross-border payments. - Multi-Currency and FX Handling
Supports dynamic foreign exchange conversion for transfers between different currency zones.
Use Cases:
- Intra-Africa migrant remittances (e.g., Kenya–Uganda, Ghana–Nigeria)
- Diaspora money transfers into African mobile wallets
- Merchant payments and gig economy payouts
- NGO and aid disbursements to last-mile beneficiaries
