Flutterwave has cemented its position as a leader in African fintech by clinching the prestigious Fintech of the Year award at the African Banker Awards held in Nairobi, Kenya, this May 2024.

This recognition underscores the company’s dedication to innovation, customer focus, and its transformative impact on the continent’s payment landscape.

The African Banker Awards honor the best and brightest in African finance. They recognize companies and individuals who are pushing boundaries with innovative solutions, experiencing impressive growth, and making a real difference in the lives of businesses and consumers across the continent.

Driving Change Through Innovation

Founded by Olugbenga Agboola, Flutterwave has transformed payments in Africa and beyond. Their user-friendly platform simplifies cross-border transactions through a single API, supporting a wide range of payment methods like mobile money, cards, and bank transfers.

This eliminates complexity for businesses, allowing them to seamlessly expand their operations across Africa and other emerging markets.

Impressive Track Record, Unmatched Reach

Flutterwave’s success speaks volumes. They’ve processed over 630 million transactions exceeding $31 billion, serving over 1.5 million businesses.

Renowned names like Uber, Air Peace, Bamboo, and PiggyVest all rely on Flutterwave’s robust infrastructure. Spanning 34 African countries, the company acts as a bridge, connecting businesses to local and international payment options, fostering global reach and growth.

Recognition Beyond Borders

This recent award adds to Flutterwave’s growing list of accolades. Their inclusion on CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list further solidifies their position as a disruptive force in the fintech industry.

A Commitment to Growth

Olugbenga Agboola expressed his gratitude for the award, acknowledging the unwavering dedication of the Flutterwave team. He reiterated the company’s mission: to simplify payments and empower businesses to achieve global competitiveness.

Flutterwave: Empowering Your Business

Here’s a closer look at how Flutterwave can benefit your business:

Effortless Integration: Integrate Flutterwave’s payment APIs seamlessly into your applications using their diverse Software Development Kits (SDKs) and plugins. Build custom payment solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Global Reach: Accept payments from customers worldwide in collaboration with PayPal. This opens your doors to a wider audience, boosting your sales potential.
Supported Currencies and Regions: Flutterwave operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, the UK, the US, and across Europe. Additionally, receive payments via local cards and all Mastercard and Visa cards globally.

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Flexible Payment Options: The Send App facilitates easy transfers to Kenya via bank transfers or MPesa.
Simplified Account Creation: Create a free Flutterwave account and start receiving payments instantly. The platform only charges per-transaction fees.
Seamless Money Movement: Withdraw funds from your account anytime, with a minimum threshold of $20. You can initiate manual transfers to your bank account or rely on automatic settlements within 1–5 business days.

With Flutterwave, you gain a reliable partner to streamline your payment processes and unlock global growth opportunities. Take your business to the next level and experience the power of innovative fintech solutions. Sign up for your free Flutterwave account today!