Flutterwave, a leading payment platform that offers various payment products and services for enterprises, has achieved a significant milestone with its expansion to Zambia, having received a Payment system license from the Bank of Zambia.
This approval enables Flutterwave to operate in Zambia, providing businesses with innovative payment solutions that facilitate seamless transactions with both local and international customers. Additionally, Zambian businesses can now process single and bulk payouts to their partners and employees, gaining access to new growth opportunities in the country’s fast-evolving digital economy.
A Promising Future For Digital Payments in Zambia
Zambia’s growing digital economy, driven by a young, tech-savvy population and a shift towards digital payments, presents a major opportunity for large businesses looking to extend their reach across Africa.
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The country’s digital payments market is projected to reach $6.7 billion by 2025, signaling significant opportunities for fintech innovation. With digital adoption on the rise, the demand for secure, scalable, and efficient payment solutions is greater than ever. Businesses in Zambia are increasingly leveraging digital tools to enhance customer experiences and streamline financial operations.
By entering the Zambian market, Flutterwave aims to empower businesses with cutting-edge payment solutions, supporting economic growth and financial inclusion.
Flutterwave Payments Offerings in Zambia
Flutterwave expansion to Zambia, provides businesses with a comprehensive suite of payment solutions, enabling seamless transactions and financial management.
By expanding its services to the Southern African country, the fintech company services include the following;
Payment Collection: Flutterwave’s payment gateway allows businesses to accept both local and international payments through multiple payment methods, including cards and mobile money, ensuring a smooth experience for customers.
Seamless Payouts: Businesses can efficiently disburse payments to single or multiple recipients, such as employees, suppliers, and business partners, in Zambian Kwacha.
API Solutions: Flutterwave’s robust API enables businesses to integrate secure online payment processing into their websites and applications. The API supports Flutterwave Checkout, direct charge, and plugins for platforms like WooCommerce and Shopify.
Dashboard: Businesses can monitor transactions, generate reports, and manage account activities using the Flutterwave Dashboard, providing complete control over financial operations.
Invoicing: The platform allows businesses to create and share trackable professional invoices through the Flutterwave for Business dashboard, simplifying billing processes.
Payment Links: Flutterwave enables businesses to generate single and recurring payment links, allowing them to receive payments securely in 50 + currencies.
Flutterwave’s Growth And Expansion: Powering Seamless Transactions Across
Africa Flutterwave has emerged as a leading payment technology company driving financial innovation across Africa. With its scalable and secure digital payment infrastructure, the company continues to enable businesses to expand, process transactions effortlessly, and reach a global audience.
The company’s strategic expansion across Africa has transformed how businesses and consumers engage with digital payments. By entering new markets and securing regulatory approvals, the company has strengthened its presence in key economies, empowering enterprises with innovative financial solutions.
Growth Metrics
Flutterwave impressive growth metrics include the following;
30+ Currencies: Flutterwave facilitates payments in over thirty currencies, allowing businesses to transact across multiple markets with ease.
20M+ API Calls Daily: The company’s robust payment infrastructure processes over 20 million API calls per day, peaking at 231 requests per second, demonstrating its ability to handle high transaction volumes.
500k+ Payments Processed Daily: Flutterwave processes an average of 500,000 transactions daily, ensuring businesses can receive payments quickly and securely.
15+ Payment Options: Businesses and individuals can choose from multiple payment methods, including debit and credit cards, bank accounts, mobile money, POS, M-Pesa, VISA QR, bank transfers, and USD, making transactions accessible and convenient.
As Africa’s digital economy continues to grow, Flutterwave remains at the forefront of financial innovation, simplifying payments, increasing financial inclusion, and helping businesses scale effortlessly across borders.
With its latest expansion to Zambia, Flutterwave continues to solidify its role as a leading enabler of digital commerce across Africa, helping businesses scale in an increasingly digital world.