Onafriq Unclaimed
London, United Kingdom
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
Baxi
Seamlessly send and collect payments through a vast agent network across Nigeria.
onafriq.com/baxiCollections
Facilitate diverse payment collection methods for customers across Nigeria.
onafriq.com/services/collectionsDisbursements
Facilitates fast and secure disbursements across multiple platforms in Africa.
onafriq.com/services/disbursementsCard Issuance and Processing
Seamlessly launch prepaid card programs with customized solutions and fast integration.
onafriq.com/services/card-issuance-and-processingTreasury Services
Simplifies multi-currency transactions and enhances cash flow efficiency for businesses in Africa.
onafriq.com/services/treasuryMarket segments
Market size by segment
Growth potential (CAGR)
Agent banking and cash network
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
Card issuing and payment processing infrastructure including instant issuance, 3D Secure, settlement, money transfers and value‑added payment services.
Payouts and disbursements
Cross-channel disbursement and recipient management capabilities for reimbursements, vendor payments, real-time card payouts, and ACH disbursements.
Payments and merchant acquiring
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
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 UpdatesUsers can track their transactions in real-time, ensuring transparency and immediate feedback.
- Ensure Secure TransactionsThe app implements stringent security measures to protect users from fraud and ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Use Various Payment MethodsThe app enables users to choose from a range of payment methods, enhancing flexibility and user convenience.
- Access Always-On SupportUsers can get assistance at any time, enhancing user trust and satisfaction with the service.
- Connect With Other ServicesFacilitates smooth integration with other payment systems, expanding user capabilities.
- Enjoy Intuitive NavigationA 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 PaymentsEasily dispatch payments directly into bank accounts, ensuring fast and reliable transactions.
- Enhances Cash AccessibilityFacilitates quick cash transactions through agents, fostering financial inclusiveness.
- Simplifies Cash PaymentsRecipients can collect cash at agent locations using a unique code, simplifying rural payments.
- Streamlines Development ProcessOne-time integration allows access to all payment channels, simplifying tech adaptations.
- Facilitates Cash WithdrawalsThis API allows customers to withdraw cash without needing a physical debit card, enhancing accessibility.
- Enables Diverse Payment MethodsCustomers can easily pay using cash or cards across a widespread agent network.
- Instant Wallet CreationQuickly set up agent wallets for efficient fund management and disbursement.
- Supports Digital CurrencyFacilitates seamless transactions using Nigeria’s digital currency at various agent points.
- Streamlines OperationsEffortlessly oversee agent operations, improving efficiency and service delivery.
- Ensures Fair ValueGuarantees 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-OutsAllow customers to choose their preferred payment method, enhancing customer satisfaction and flexibility.
- Seamless Cash TransactionsLeverage an extensive agent network for efficient cash collection throughout Nigeria.
- Secure Payment ProcessingProtect customer payments through ISO-certified processes and ongoing transaction monitoring.
- Instant Transaction UpdatesStay informed with real-time transaction confirmations, enhancing operational efficiencies.
- Speed Up Customer TransactionsImprove customer satisfaction with rapid transaction completions.
- Simplify Financial OversightManage 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 EasilyProvide recipients with options to receive payments via their preferred channels, enhancing trust and flexibility.
- Receive Instant Payment ConfirmationsAll transactions are confirmed in real-time, reducing wait times and enhancing customer experience.
- Ensure Safe and Secure TransactionsOnafriq employs advanced measures to guard against financial crimes while ensuring compliance.
- Access Multiple MarketsDisburse funds to mobile wallets and bank accounts across several African nations seamlessly.
- Streamlines Payment ProcessesReduce the complexity and resources needed for integrating with numerous payment partners through a single solution.
- Access Technical Assistance AnytimeReceive 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 TransactionsCustomers can use their cards worldwide, enhancing accessibility and convenience.
- Ensure Data SafetyMaintain high standards of data protection and compliance, building customer trust.
- Empower Customers With ChoicesProvide multiple payment choices, enhancing customer satisfaction and usage rates.
- Integrate EasilySimplify onboarding with user-friendly API documentation for developers.
- Launch QuicklyAccelerate your card program rollout with integrated bin sponsorship and compliance support.
- Get Support AnytimeEnsure 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 PaymentsHarness our banking partnerships to streamline transactions, ensuring timely and efficient cash flow.
- Secure Competitive RatesOur extensive network of FX sourcing partners allows for better exchange rates, enhancing profit margins.
- Streamline Currency ManagementSimplify your financial operations by receiving settlements in your preferred single currency while transacting globally.
- Ensure Cash ReadinessWe 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.
- $1.8bn Total transaction value in 2025 (Modern Card Issuing Platforms) and $4.2bn in 2030.
- Global payment processing solutions market size was estimated at USD 103.2 billion in 2023.
- Payment Processor market size $64.63 billion in 2025; expected $109.62 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 11.2%.
- Payment Processing Solutions market estimated at USD 173.38 billion in 2025 (Precedence Research).
- Global Payment Processing Market size stood at USD 152.01 billion in 2025 (BRI).
- $2.2 trillion of revenue was generated by the payment sector globally in 2022; forecast $3.2 trillion by 2027 (7% CAGR).
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).
- 2025 Market Size: USD 34.16 billion; CAGR: 34.30% from 2026–2034
- 2025 Market Size $38.6 Bn; CAGR 42.9% (2026-2035)
- Global digital payments market estimated at USD 112.15 Bn in 2026; CAGR 22.1% (2026-2033)
- $2.2 trillion of revenue was generated by the payment sector globally in 2022
- $60tn Total instant payments transaction value in 2025
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.
- Market size has reached to $28.2 billion in 2025; grow to $46.54 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 10.5%.
- The global merchant acquiring market size is estimated at USD 27.31 Billion in 2026.
- Forecast to expand from USD 101393.68 million in 2026 to USD 201894.4 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.95%.
- Projected to expand from ~US$ 27.3 billion in 2026 to ~US$ 53.1 billion by 2035, growing at a ~7.7% CAGR.
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.
- "the global treasury management market size reached USD 6.8 billion in 2025"
- "Treasury Management Market is estimated to be valued at USD 7.52 Bn in 2026"
- "Treasury Management Market Size 2024 USD 5,105 Million"
- "reaching a valuation of $6.81 billion by 2030. This growth represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%"
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