CR2, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a globally recognized fintech provider specializing in digital banking platforms, ATM switching, and card management systems. The company is best known for its flagship solution, BankWorld, a modular omni-channel digital banking and payments platform powering over 100 banks across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
CR2 enables financial institutions to deliver seamless customer experiences across mobile banking, internet banking, ATMs, and POS networks, while supporting full card issuing and lifecycle management. In 2024, CR2 was acquired by global payments leader HPS, yet continues to operate independently as a specialist unit focused on digital and card technology solutions.
Key Solutions
- BankWorld Digital Banking Platform – omni-channel banking covering mobile, internet, ATM, POS, and agent banking
- ATM Switching & Driving – real-time transaction processing and terminal management
- Card Issuing & Management – full card lifecycle platform supporting debit, credit, and prepaid card programs
- Channel Integration & Orchestration – unified customer experience across self-service and assisted channels
- Fraud & Risk Controls – integrated tools for transaction monitoring and limits management
Core Capabilities
- Seamless digital onboarding and KYC workflows
- Multi-currency and multi-language support
- Support for VISA, Mastercard, UnionPay, and local switch schemes
- Cloud deployment and open API architecture for fintech integrations
- Full control over branding, UX, and product configurations
Financial Institutions Using CR2 in Africa
CR2 solutions power several African banks including:
- Bank of Kigali (Rwanda)
- Access Bank subsidiaries
- Exim Bank (Tanzania and Comoros)
- SBM bank
Use Cases in Africa
- ATM network switching in Nigeria, Kenya, and Botswana
- Mobile-first banking deployments in Zambia and Uganda
- Digital wallet integrations and agent banking enablement for underserved markets
- End-to-end debit and prepaid card issuing for tier 2 and tier 3 banks
Industries Served
- Retail and commercial banks
- Digital-only challenger banks
- Card issuers and acquiring banks
- Mobile money providers and neobanks
- Government and development finance institutions
CR2 remains a trusted digital transformation partner in Africa, offering banks the ability to digitize customer journeys, manage ATM and POS networks, and scale card operations in a unified environment.
Website: https://cr2.com
