3 days Ago By Justice Okamgba
Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has been awarded the Fintech of the Year and Excellence in Payments awards at the African Fintech Summit Excellence Awards. The payment giant said in a statement that the awards took place recently as part of the African Fintech Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The Fintech of the Year award recognises outstanding achievements in fintech, including product innovation, market impact, and overall contribution to the growth of the industry.
In addition, it also got recognition for outstanding achievements in payment solutions and technologies, honouring companies that have demonstrated innovation, efficiency, and a significant impact on the African payments landscape. Related News N50 transfer levy may ground fintech, economists warn Africa Fintech partners Interswitch on summit 16 arrested for allegedly defrauding Interswitch of N3.9bn Interswitch said it emerged as the winner in those two categories, out of a wide pool of African fintechs, startups and ecosystem enablers, highlighting its unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence and its focus on creating technology solutions that empower individuals, businesses, and communities across the continent.
The awards recognised the company’s significant contributions to the fintech industry, including its cutting-edge payment solutions, robust digital infrastructure, and relentless pursuit of customer-centric innovations. “We are honoured to receive these prestigious awards. They are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of the entire Interswitch team, as well as the trust and support of our customers and partners,’’ said founder and Group Managing Director of Interswitch, Mitchell Elegbe.
“We remain firm in our commitment to empowering individuals and businesses across Africa through cutting-edge financial technology solutions. These awards serve as validation of our efforts to push the boundaries of innovation and create a more inclusive financial ecosystem as we inspire Africa to greatness,” said founder and Group Managing Director of Interswitch, Mitchell Elegbe..
