Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has significantly expanded the reach and functionality of its remittance solution, Send App.
Send App is now fully operational across the United States and has re-enabled comprehensive support for all major cards globally (including Amex, Discover, etc.) in the US, UK, and EU.
Why It Matters
- This move dramatically increases the flexibility and speed of money transfers for the African diaspora, allowing for more secure and faster remittances from the US, UK, and Europe to countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, and Cameroon.
- It reinforces Flutterwave’s core commitment to powering seamless cross-border payments and strengthening the connection between Africans abroad and their home continent.
The Details
- Key Enhancements: The update includes a full suite of services backed by robust regulatory compliance, operational oversight, and secure transaction processing.
- Executive Quote: Temiloluwa Adesina, Co-Lead, Products at Flutterwave, noted, “By covering the US, and enabling full support for all major cards… we are ensuring that neither distance nor payment options are barriers to sending love.”
- Security & Reliability: The service promises faster settlements, improved reliability, and greater transparency, all while adhering to the highest standards of data protection.
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- The expansion aligns with Flutterwave’s broader innovation strategy, which includes secure, future-ready features like virtual accounts, stablecoins, and digital asset transfer capabilities.
- The card support and US coverage build on recent strategic collaborations with firms like Polygon and Circle Payment Network, underscoring Flutterwave’s mission to create a comprehensive, compliant, and reliable payment network connecting Africa to the global economy.
