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Many Estonian businesses today operate entirely online. Even legacy brands that have accepted money in person for decades are accepting online payments. The challenge normally comes when they spread their wings to Africa. Unlike global markets, Africa is not one market but 54 countries with different rules and regulations, payment methods and customer habits. The Solution: Payment Gateways like Elemi pay and the role they play in soothing payment processing from Africa for

For Irish businesses to stay competitive and serve their African customers effectively, accepting to use payment gateways that understand local payment methods in Africa is very essential for their growth. Unlike Europe, with which Ireland is a member thus facilitating most of its trade, Africa does not run on Visa and Mastercard as is commonly used in Europe. Across the continent’s 54 countries, each market has its own dominant local payment method: Kenya: M-PESA Nigeria: Op

Africa is not one market. It is 54 different countries, each with its own rules, payment methods, and customer habits. For any remittance company, this makes payouts complicated. What works in Uganda may not work in Nigeria. What works in Kenya may not work in South Africa. That is the reality global payment companies have had to deal with for years. The Old Way Was Slow and Expensive Before digital payments took over, remittance companies had only one option. Build physical

Africa is a growing digital market with millions of new online users every year. The demand for online payments, cross border payouts, and digital wallets keeps rising. But for international payment platforms, Africa is also one of the hardest regions to operate in. Most global companies enter the continent and quickly discover that Africa is not one unified market. It is a mix of 54 different countries, each with its own payment methods, regulations, banking systems, and int

The world has become one market. A business in Canada can sell to customers in Nairobi, Lagos, Kigali, or Kampala in the same way they sell to customers in Toronto. The only real barrier left is payments. African customers want to pay. Canadian businesses want to receive the money. But the question is simple. How do you collect payments from Africa without delays, failed transactions, or expensive fees? Here is a full guide to help you set it up the right way. Why accepting p

The forex industry is shifting its focus toward emerging markets and Africa is right at the center of that shift.What was once seen as a risky or “unready” market has quietly turned into one of the fastest-growing forex regions in the world. Between mobile money, youthful populations, and digital-first behavior, Africa’s conditions for retail trading are not just good they’re ideal. The Numbers Don’t Lie Africa now has over 1.3 million active forex traders , with trading ac

Over the years, cross - border payouts between China and Africa have been a nightmare: High transaction costs on bank transfers The payments would take about 3 -10 days to complete for traditional banks The burden of compliance was very heavy for businesses to bear Today, we witness a rise of modern payment platforms that have turned the nightmares into operational possibilities, owing to the rapid digitization of the African market. Three platforms stand out as the ultimate

Africa is quietly becoming one of the most exciting markets for forex, crypto, and online trading. Millions of young, tech-savvy Africans are trading online daily not just in South Africa or Nigeria, but in Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda and even smaller markets. Big names like FxPro , Deriv , and XM  have already moved in some quietly, some publicly setting up local teams and adding African payment options. The growth is undeniable. But here’s the thing most companies miss: th

Africa is becoming one of the fastest-growing markets for Maltese businesses. From forex and crypto platforms to e-commerce, SaaS, and online investment platforms, demand from African users is rising fast. But here’s the problem: Africa doesn’t run on Visa and Mastercard. Across Africa’s 54 countries, each market has its own preferred local payment system: Kenya:  M-PESA Nigeria:  Opay and Bank Transfers Uganda:  MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money Tanzania:  TigoPesa and Vodac

Africa is turning into one of the fastest-growing markets for European companies. From forex and crypto platforms to e-commerce, digital products, SaaS, gaming, and online investments demand is rising fast. But there’s a challenge that many European businesses overlook. Africa doesn’t run on Visa and Mastercard. Across the continent’s 54 countries, each market has its own dominant local payment method: Kenya: M-PESA Nigeria: Opay and Bank Transfers Uganda: MTN Mobile Money an

Africa is fast becoming a major opportunity for Singapore-based businesses, especially in industries like Forex trading, crypto, online investments, and e-commerce. The challenge? Collecting payments. While Singapore and most of Asia rely on Visa, Mastercard, and digital wallets like GrabPay, Africa’s payment landscape is completely different. Each country operates its own ecosystem — often dominated by mobile money or local bank transfers. Here’s a quick breakdown: Kenya:  M

Africa is becoming a major growth market for Cyprus-based businesses , especially in industries like Forex trading, crypto, online investments, and e-commerce . The challenge, however, is in collecting payments . While Cyprus and most of Europe rely heavily on Visa and Mastercard , Africa’s payment system looks completely different. Across the continent’s 54 countries , each market has its own dominant payment method: Kenya:   M-PESA Nigeria:  Opay and Bank Transfers Uganda:

Africa is one of the fastest-growing markets in the world especially for digital products, gaming, and online services. But for Russian...

Globally, Nigeria is very significant when it comes to the remittance market. Nigerians in the diaspora constantly send money back home...

Running a business in Africa comes with unique payment challenges. From mobile money integration to cross-border transactions, finding a...

Kenyan traders make up 12% of all retail forex activity in Africa . Yet most international brokers treat Kenya like an afterthought. The...

A European PSP just walked away from a $2M African expansion deal. The market was there. The demand was real. But connecting to Uganda's...

Processing payments across Africa costs high-risk businesses 40% more than other regions. Most payment processors either reject high-risk...

Most remittance companies fail in Africa because they can't solve the payout problem. High costs, unreliable systems, and fragmented...

The Challenge of Crypto Payments in Africa Africa is one of the most promising regions for crypto adoption. Millions of people trade and...