dLocal, the fintech firm has announced that the Central Bank of Kenya and the National Bank of Rwanda have granted it their respective payment service licenses.
The Details
The licenses will further facilitate payments and improve the technological experience for their merchant customers. It also means that dLocal can now process local payments in Kenya and Rwanda, quickly and easily without relying on a third-party provider, while ensuring regulatory compliance.
What They’re Saying
“Africa is forecast to surpass half a billion e-Commerce users by 2025, which will have shown a steady 17% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of online consumers for the market,” Adebiyi Aromolaran, Head of Expansion Africa at dLocal said.
“The continent continues to show tremendous untapped e-Commerce opportunity, and people in Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda are encouraged to use more and more digital payments every day by new regulations and payment opportunities.”
“The regulatory payment framework in African emerging countries varies immensely. Receiving payment service provider licenses in all three countries, Kenya, Nigeria, and Rwanda are great milestones in our mission to be a truly local payment partner for our global merchants, and the licenses advance our objective to leverage the scalability of our technology to broaden our geographic footprint in Africa,” Adebiyi added.
Why It Matters
Kenya is one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa, making it an attractive market for international merchants looking to expand their customer base.
Meanwhile, Rwanda’s startup ecosystem ranks in Africa’s top 10, and its capital city, Kigali, ranks 2nd in East Africa. The potential of its e-commerce market is projected to reach 5.89m users by 2027.
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