A FinTech company operating in Latin America has announced the expansion of its operations to Africa.
EBANX, which earlier operated in 15 countries across Latin America, said it will provide mobile money services to customers in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
The company in a statement said that it has handled about $1 billion worth of transactions since its inception.
According to the company’s CEO, Joo Del Valle, the African continent provides numerous untapped potentials which EBANX seeks to tap.
“Africa’s rapidly expanding digital economy is still in its infant stages, and analysts anticipate that it will continue to expand vertically and horizontally over the next few decades.EBANX, in collaboration with other local companies, will catalyze the realization of the many advantages associated with a digital economy expeditiously.
The President of Global Payments at EBANX, Paula Bellizia added”Bringing our products to new nations in Africa speaks directly to the objective of EBANX, which is to create access. The addition of Pipefy as a merchant makes this occasion even more meaningful to us.
“After researching the area and developing a comprehensive awareness of the local organizations, players, and difficulties within, We are going to Africa to offer local payment solutions to help the digital economy grow quickly and bring more people into the financial system.
