paymentology

Paymentology

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Paymentology is a cloud-native, next-generation global issuer-processor providing high-performance card issuing infrastructure to banks, fintechs, and mobile network operators across 60+ countries. Headquartered in London, UK, Paymentology is known for its ability to deliver real-time card processing, multi-cloud deployment, and deep transaction analytics across debit, credit, and prepaid card programs.

Core Products & Capabilities

  • Card Issuing – full lifecycle support for debit, credit, and prepaid cards with instant issuance and multi-currency options
  • Issuer Processing – scalable platform supporting real-time authorizations, transaction controls, and dynamic spending limits
  • BIN Sponsorship – regulatory and licensing support for fintechs to issue Visa/Mastercard-branded cards
  • Real-Time Data & Insights – live transaction analytics, risk scoring, and customer behavior monitoring
  • Multi-Cloud Infrastructure – flexible, secure, and high-availability deployments across AWS, Azure, and GCP
  • API-Driven Platform – developer-friendly integrations with banking cores, wallets, loyalty systems, and mobile apps

Advanced Solutions

  • 3D Secure & Fraud Detection – integrated tools for secure authentication and fraud mitigation
  • Tokenisation Support – for digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay
  • Customer Notifications – real-time messaging, SMS, and in-app alerts for every card transaction
  • Open Banking Integration – supports modern digital banking ecosystems

Presence in Africa

Paymentology is actively supporting card issuance programs in several African countries, including:

  • South Africa
  • Kenya(Mpesa virtual cards)
  • Nigeria
  • Egypt
  • Ghana

They partner with digital banks, mobile money operators, and challenger banks to launch and scale card programs with speed and compliance.

Strategic Value

  • Cloud-native architecture built for agility, scale, and global compliance
  • Instant card program launch using BIN sponsorship and embedded compliance
  • Live data access for cardholders and issuers to make smarter real-time decisions
  • Trusted by Tier-1 banks, telcos, and high-growth fintechs across emerging markets and developed economies

Paymentology is ideal for African institutions looking to accelerate digital card issuance, reduce time to market, and provide a data-rich, real-time card experience to customers.

Website: https://www.paymentology.com

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