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Onafriq is a pan-African payments network enabling cross-border payments, collections, agent banking and treasury services for enterprises across Africa.

Onafriq is a Pan-African payments platform that connects banks, mobile wallets, and agent networks to enable fast, reliable money movement and payment collection across Africa. It operates a broad agent network and a multi-channel payments backbone that supports salary and gig payments, merchant collections, cash-in/cash-out, and cross-border settlements. The organization focuses on financial inclusion by providing enterprises, banks, and fintechs with a unified, API-driven payments infrastructure, compliance and security support, and 24/7 onboarding assistance. With coverage across many markets, Onafriq aims to simplify payments, reduce friction for senders and recipients, and unlock economic opportunity by enabling customers to pay and be paid anywhere within its network. The team emphasizes values such as care, simplification, tenacity and revolutionary thinking, and it seeks to enable meaningful payment experiences for partners and end users alike.

WE’RE BUILDING A WORLD WHERE PAYMENTS ARE AS EASY AS PHONE CALLS.

What we offer

Onafriq App

Simplifies payment access for small and medium enterprises across Africa.

app.onafriq.com

Baxi

Service

Seamlessly send and collect payments through a vast agent network across Nigeria.

onafriq.com/baxi

Collections

Service

Facilitate diverse payment collection methods for customers across Nigeria.

onafriq.com/services/collections

Disbursements

Service

Facilitates fast and secure disbursements across multiple platforms in Africa.

onafriq.com/services/disbursements

Card Issuance and Processing

Service

Seamlessly launch prepaid card programs with customized solutions and fast integration.

onafriq.com/services/card-issuance-and-processing

Treasury Services

Service

Simplifies multi-currency transactions and enhances cash flow efficiency for businesses in Africa.

onafriq.com/services/treasury

Market segments

Market size by segment

Growth potential (CAGR)

Agent banking and cash network

20 Billion USD12.5% CAGR

Agent-run cash-in/cash-out and local payment distribution via a nationwide agent network, including agent onboarding, management, offline collections, and agent-enabled disbursements.

Payment processing and card issuing

150 Billion USD11.2% CAGR

Card issuing and payment processing infrastructure including instant issuance, 3D Secure, settlement, money transfers and value‑added payment services.

Payouts and disbursements

35 Billion USD34.3% CAGR

Cross-channel disbursement and recipient management capabilities for reimbursements, vendor payments, real-time card payouts, and ACH disbursements.

Payments and merchant acquiring

28.2 Billion USD8% CAGR

End-to-end acceptance of online, in-app, and in-store payments with local acquiring, unified commerce capabilities, payment data and financial management, and machine-learning optimization to improve conversions and support market expansion.

Treasury and liquidity management

6.8 Billion USD12% CAGR

Manage nostro positions, currency liquidity and settlement workflows to optimize cross-border cash flows and provider routing.

More information about our offering

Onafriq App

A SME-focused mobile app that provides access to Onafriq’s payments services, part of Onafriq’s product lineup.

  • Receive Instant Transaction Updates
    Users can track their transactions in real-time, ensuring transparency and immediate feedback.
  • Ensure Secure Transactions
    The app implements stringent security measures to protect users from fraud and ensure compliance with local regulations.
  • Use Various Payment Methods
    The app enables users to choose from a range of payment methods, enhancing flexibility and user convenience.
  • Access Always-On Support
    Users can get assistance at any time, enhancing user trust and satisfaction with the service.
  • Connect With Other Services
    Facilitates smooth integration with other payment systems, expanding user capabilities.
  • Enjoy Intuitive Navigation
    A clean and simple UI ensures that users can quickly access features without confusion.

Baxi

Agent banking service in Nigeria through the Baxi network, enabling cash-in, cash-out, bill payments, and agent-enabled payments via a large nationwide agent network.

  • Direct Bank Payments
    Easily dispatch payments directly into bank accounts, ensuring fast and reliable transactions.
  • Enhances Cash Accessibility
    Facilitates quick cash transactions through agents, fostering financial inclusiveness.
  • Simplifies Cash Payments
    Recipients can collect cash at agent locations using a unique code, simplifying rural payments.
  • Streamlines Development Process
    One-time integration allows access to all payment channels, simplifying tech adaptations.
  • Facilitates Cash Withdrawals
    This API allows customers to withdraw cash without needing a physical debit card, enhancing accessibility.
  • Enables Diverse Payment Methods
    Customers can easily pay using cash or cards across a widespread agent network.
  • Instant Wallet Creation
    Quickly set up agent wallets for efficient fund management and disbursement.
  • Supports Digital Currency
    Facilitates seamless transactions using Nigeria’s digital currency at various agent points.
  • Streamlines Operations
    Effortlessly oversee agent operations, improving efficiency and service delivery.
  • Ensures Fair Value
    Guarantees that the sender's amount converts into local currency accurately, avoiding losses.

Collections

Payment collections service across Nigeria via bank accounts and Onafriq’s nationwide agent network, supporting salary and gig payments, and card payments.

  • Enable Diverse Pay-Outs
    Allow customers to choose their preferred payment method, enhancing customer satisfaction and flexibility.
  • Seamless Cash Transactions
    Leverage an extensive agent network for efficient cash collection throughout Nigeria.
  • Secure Payment Processing
    Protect customer payments through ISO-certified processes and ongoing transaction monitoring.
  • Instant Transaction Updates
    Stay informed with real-time transaction confirmations, enhancing operational efficiencies.
  • Speed Up Customer Transactions
    Improve customer satisfaction with rapid transaction completions.
  • Simplify Financial Oversight
    Manage funds seamlessly with embedded reporting systems designed for ease of use.

Disbursements

We facilitate fast and secure disbursements for multiple use cases with a single integration and real-time transaction capabilities. You can instantly make one or more payments via bank accounts, offline payments, or mobile money accounts in multiple markets, with the option of integrating seamlessly with our simple plug-and-play portal or APIs.

  • Choose Payment Method Easily
    Provide recipients with options to receive payments via their preferred channels, enhancing trust and flexibility.
  • Receive Instant Payment Confirmations
    All transactions are confirmed in real-time, reducing wait times and enhancing customer experience.
  • Ensure Safe and Secure Transactions
    Onafriq employs advanced measures to guard against financial crimes while ensuring compliance.
  • Access Multiple Markets
    Disburse funds to mobile wallets and bank accounts across several African nations seamlessly.
  • Streamlines Payment Processes
    Reduce the complexity and resources needed for integrating with numerous payment partners through a single solution.
  • Access Technical Assistance Anytime
    Receive dedicated support to address any issues promptly, ensuring service continuity.

Card Issuance and Processing

Onafriq provides comprehensive card issuance and processing services tailored for banks, fintechs, and payment service providers. With advanced security measures and a focus on compliance, we ensure rapid deployment and scalability across multiple regions in Africa.

  • Facilitate Easy Transactions
    Customers can use their cards worldwide, enhancing accessibility and convenience.
  • Ensure Data Safety
    Maintain high standards of data protection and compliance, building customer trust.
  • Empower Customers With Choices
    Provide multiple payment choices, enhancing customer satisfaction and usage rates.
  • Integrate Easily
    Simplify onboarding with user-friendly API documentation for developers.
  • Launch Quickly
    Accelerate your card program rollout with integrated bin sponsorship and compliance support.
  • Get Support Anytime
    Ensure smooth operations with dedicated support from our regional teams.

Treasury Services

Pan-African treasury services enabling multi-currency settlement, competitive FX rates, and real-time treasury management across Onafriq’s network.

  • Support Real-Time Payments
    Harness our banking partnerships to streamline transactions, ensuring timely and efficient cash flow.
  • Secure Competitive Rates
    Our extensive network of FX sourcing partners allows for better exchange rates, enhancing profit margins.
  • Streamline Currency Management
    Simplify your financial operations by receiving settlements in your preferred single currency while transacting globally.
  • Ensure Cash Readiness
    We secure local currencies to provide access to cash as needed, enhancing operational efficiency.

References

Methodology and sourcing behind the figures shown above.

Agent banking and cash network

Estimate uses documented agent-network scale and recent growth signals from the search results plus conservative internal assumptions. AFI data shows very large national agent networks (e.g., Brazil 151,958 agents) and agent density metrics. Industry reporting in the Onafriq piece notes mobile-money/agency agents “nearly doubling from 2019 to 2023” and cites large country-level agent counts (Kenya: ~30,000 retail outlets). CGAP highlights a persistent rural access gap (50% of rural populations far from financial access points), indicating substantial underserved demand. Assuming global agent outlets are in the low-to-mid millions (industry trend) and an illustrative average annual revenue per agent (commissions, fees, float income, ancillary services) in the mid-thousands USD, a midpoint aggregated annual revenue estimate is approximately $20 billion. Growth potential (CAGR ~12.5%) reflects continued agent network expansion, digital payments adoption, and policy support; agent counts doubling 2019–2023 implies materially higher agent-count growth, but revenue-per-agent and monetization will grow more moderately, so a mid-teens CAGR is used as a realistic growth potential.

Payment processing and card issuing

Estimate synthesizes multiple sources in the provided results: broad payment‑processing market estimates range from roughly $100–175B (2023–2025) while modern card‑issuing platforms are a smaller subsegment ($1.8B–$4.2B). Combining the processing infrastructure and card‑issuing infrastructure gives an approximate 2025 market size of ~$150B. Growth potential is set to ~11.2% CAGR, aligned with mid‑range specialist forecasts for payment processors and reflecting strong upside in card issuing (Juniper ~18% CAGR) and continued expansion of digital payments.

Payouts and disbursements

No explicit global market figure for “payouts and disbursements” was present in the results. I used real-time payments (RTP) and broader digital payments data as proxied market indicators because payouts (vendor payments, reimbursements, card/ACH disbursements) are a core RTP/digital-payments use case. RTP market estimates range ~USD 34–39B in 2025 with very high forecast CAGRs (mid-30s–40s%), while the wider digital payments market is larger (~USD 112B in 2026) but grows more slowly. Combining these sources, a conservative market-size estimate for the payouts/disbursements solutions market is ~USD 35B and growth potential aligned with RTP forecasts (~34% CAGR).

Payments and merchant acquiring

Search results show multiple recent market reports clustering current global merchant-acquiring market size in the mid-to-high $20 billions (2025–2026) with published CAGRs between ~7.7% and 10.5%. One source (industryresearch.biz) reports a much larger scope (~$101B in 2026) likely due to broader definitional scope. I selected a conservative consensus market size of ~$28.2B and rounded growth potential to 8.0% CAGR based on the range of reported projections (7.68%–10.5%) in the provided search results.

Treasury and liquidity management

Estimates based on multiple market reports in the provided search results. Sources report the global treasury/treasury-management market between about USD 5.1B (2024) and USD 7.52B (2026). Reported CAGRs span ~9.1%–14.3%; taking the midpoint of these independent forecasts yields an estimated current market size ≈ USD 6.8 billion and growth potential ≈ 12% CAGR for treasury and liquidity management solutions.

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