July 10th, 2025 – Dakar, Senegal: Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has recently secured a Payment Institution (PI) license from the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). With this license, Flutterwave is positioned to help businesses in Senegal …
How Flutterwave Mitigates Risks Associated with Different Online Payment Methods
In today’s digital age, it has become important for businesses to offer their customers a convenient and seamless online payment experience. Accepting online payments is essential for attracting customers and building a successful business. When making payments online, customers typically …
Flutterwave Enables its Online Merchants in Nigeria to Accept American Express Payments
Lagos, Nigeria, 20th August 2024: Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced today that its online merchants in Nigeria can now accept American Express payments. American Express Card Members – with consumer, business, or corporate cards – will …
150% Increase: Air Peace and Flutterwave’s Growth Journey Together
About Air Peace
A little more than ten years ago, very few privately owned Nigerian airlines could boast adequate coverage of domestic operations, let alone regional capacity and international expansions. Amid this reality, Air Peace flew into the industry in …
Flutterwave Appoints Dipo Fatokun, a former Director at CBN, as Board Chair; Tosin Faniro-Dada also joins as a Non-Executive Director
Lagos, Nigeria, March 14, 2024: Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced the appointment of Dipo Fatokun as the new Chairman of Flutterwave Technologies Solutions Limited. He brings a comprehensive regulatory understanding and supervisory experience to solidify Flutterwave’s dedication …
Olajumoke Adenowo announced as a Global Board Member at Flutterwave
…brings expertise to support the company’s international expansion strategy.
San Francisco, USA, February 26th, 2024: Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced the appointment of Olajumoke Adenowo as a member of its global Board of Directors. With a …
Three Preventive Measures for Combating Fraud and Protecting Your Small Business
In today’s fast-paced environment, where fraud is a constant threat, the challenges of running a small business are numerous. These fraudulent activities can be crippling and leave small businesses struggling to survive. As a small business owner, it is important …
How Flutterwave and Uber Partnered to Drive Seamless Payment Experiences in Africa
About Uber
There’s a high chance you have heard about the company that revolutionized ride-hailing services across the world—Uber (NYSE: UBER). By enabling convenient and seamless trips for its users and creating opportunities for its drivers, Uber is not just …
Flutterwave Secures 13 New Money Transmission Licenses in the U.S. and Services 29 States with its Send App Remittance Solution for Consumers and Enterprises
Flutterwave can now enable transfer of money to and from 29 U.S. states and to African countries and beyond.
San Francisco, Dec 7, 2023 – Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company has announced its acquisition of money transfer licenses for …
How We Built It: Send App by Flutterwave, the Beautiful International Money Transfer Solution that’s Fast!
In the final lap of 2021, we set out to simplify our international money transfer offering. Customers had the capability to send money across borders on Flutterwave. But we wanted a product that’s fully devoted to international money transfer, nothing …
Flutterwave Hires 85% of Its Graduate Trainees as Full-Time Employees after a Year of Training
Lagos, Nigeria – 13th September, 2023. Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, today announced that it has hired nearly 85% of its 200 Graduate Trainees (GTs) after the end of the inaugural GT program. This reaffirms the company’s commitment to …
How We Built it: Tuition by Flutterwave the Simple and Fast School Fees Payment Solution
I’m a big believer in constantly seeking knowledge. It is a big part of what and who I am. I learn from structured and unstructured activities. That’s why when the opportunity came about for some structured learning, I was very …
Flutterwave Responds to Media Reports Regarding Accounts Freeze
We are issuing this statement in response to recent media reports from Kenya concerning the freezing of our company accounts and mobile money wallets by the High Court in Nairobi.
We do confirm that some of our accounts have been …
Flutterwave and Token.io Team Up to Provide Pay By Bank Transfer to Users in UK and EU
This collaboration enables Flutterwave to give its African e-commerce merchants enhanced access to UK and EU customers, while Token.io leverages Flutterwave’s presence in Africa to enable a Pay By Bank method for businesses in the continent.
London, United Kingdom. 6 …
Flutterwave Secures Two Additional Licenses in Rwanda: Electronic Money Issuer & Remittance licenses
Flutterwave’s new Electronic Money Issuer license allows the company to acquire all types of payment instruments in Rwanda.
The company’s new remittance solution enables $end by Flutterwave to process inbound and outbound cross-border transfers in Rwanda.
These new licenses enable …
Flutterwave Expands into North Africa with New Egypt Payments Licenses
Flutterwave becomes one of the few payment service providers in Egypt with both local and global settlements capabilities.
San Francisco, February 9th, 2023. Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced today that it has received its Payment Services …
The Shoppers Guide To Getting The Best From The Flutterwave Trade Fair 3.0
- Date: Sunday, 11th December 2022
- Venue: Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
- Time: 10 am prompt
Shopping and gifting season is upon us and there has never been a better time or place to get the best value for your …
Best practices for Chargeback Prevention this Holiday Season!
Businesses pass through a lot of hassles to stay profitable and grow. One of those growing threats for online businesses include chargebacks. Imagine an online vendor making a sale and being happy about it. Then, suddenly, they get a message …
A Comprehensive Guide to Fraud Detection and Prevention
The easiest way to lose trust in a system is through fraud. This is why companies and organizations ensure their systems are protected from fraudulent individuals and practices. How easy is this though?
While companies work round the clock to …
Flutterwave’s Switching and Processing Licence is Good News for Businesses. Here’s Why
We have been granted a Switching and Processing license by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). It’s great news for us because it allows us to do more for businesses and customers. A switching and processing license allows us to …
Policy Updates: Merchant Onboarding on Fundraising and Digital Money Lending/Consumer Finance Merchants
As a growing company, we’re always looking for ways to improve our processes, solutions and ecosystem. We’ve made some changes to how we approach onboarding and verification for businesses that use Flutterwave for lending and fundraising in certain countries. These …
Communication Regarding Media Reports on Flutterwave Kenya
Claims of financial improprieties involving the company in Kenya are entirely false, and we have the records to verify this.
Through our financial institution partners, we collect and pay on behalf of merchants and corporate entities. In the process we …
Flutterwave is now Live in Tanzania!
A few weeks ago during our Flutterwave 3.0 event, we promised to deepen our presence in markets across the African continent. We’re excited to be bringing our products to the great businesses and individuals in Tanzania after the Bank of …
It’s Still Day 1 in Africa
Since inception, our goals at Flutterwave have always been clear. We want to make it easy for a business in Lagos to sell to a customer in Kenya, seamlessly, to make it simple to accept payments globally.
Six years …
Creating Endless Possibilities for All; 2021 in Review
I was doing a routine check of customer feedback online and I saw a customer review that amazed me. The customer received a debit without a corresponding value and tried to resolve the issue with her financial institution to no …
Flutterwave taps Wizkid as Global Brand Ambassador, Launches New Remittance Solution, Send
The deal teams up Africa’s renowned artist with Africa’s leading payment provider to seamlessly drive remittances in Africa.
San Francisco, 15th December, 2021: Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, today announces Grammy Award-winning international artist, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known …
Flutterwave Launches Market, a New E-commerce Service to Scale SME Growth
26th November 2021, San Francisco: Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, is pleased to announce the launch of its new e-commerce service, Flutterwave Market – an extension of its Flutterwave Store service – that will bring together a …
Deep Dive: CBN’s Guidelines for Licensing and Regulation of Payments Service Holding Companies in Nigeria
Following the new license categorizations of participants in the Nigerian payments ecosystem, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) requires that any company that intends to operate in more than one license category is to set up a Payments Service Holding …
Flutterwave Acquires Disha in Massive Boost to Global Creator Economy
The acquisition aims to strengthen and drive rapid growth and bolster the platform’s payments checkout process
San Francisco, 10th November, 2021: Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has acquired Disha, a platform that enables digital creators to curate, …
Standard Bank Group Selects Flutterwave to Drive Digital Transformation Efforts Across Africa
Standard Bank customers in eight African countries to enjoy enhanced digital payments experience in partnership with Flutterwave
28th October, 2021, Johannesburg, South Africa: Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has partnered with Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology …
Highlights and Implications of the Tanzania Finance Act 2021
On the 12th of June 2021, the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania passed the Finance Bill 2021 which was assented to by the President of Tanzania on the 30th of June 2021. Following the assent, The …
Flutterwave Partners with Airtel Money to Enhance Payment and Transaction Options for Eastern African Businesses
Flutterwave to allow transactions through Airtel Money for businesses in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Kenya and Rwanda
Nairobi, Kenya 5th October 2021: Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company has announced a partnership with Airtel Money, the dedicated mobile money platform …
Flutterwave, 9PSB Partner to Boost Growth of Inclusive Financial Services in Nigeria
Lagos September 21st, 2021: Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company and Nigeria’s very first payment service bank, 9PSB have today entered into a partnership agreement that will help facilitate seamless financial services for Nigerians.
In a joint statement issued …
Jimmy Ku; Flutterwave’s New Head of US Growth and his Drive to Create Value Everywhere
Ever met one of those kids that could source the scarcest collectibles in high school? They’d sell baseball cards, comic books and cards— whatever people were looking for. That was Jimmy! He was everyone’s ‘guy’ for rare merchandise while growing …
We’re Joining the Rebuilding Effort
The events of the last few weeks in our country— South Africa have taught us that there is strength in unity. We have seen the biggest show of strength as South Africa passed through a difficult period. We’ve seen strangers …
How to Select the Best Payment Platform for Your Hospitality Businesses in Africa
Blessed with beaches, cultural sites, and abundant wildlife, prior to the pandemic, Africa had the second-fastest growing tourism sector in the world. In fact, tourism represented about 8.5 percent of Africa’s GDP and employed around 24 million people.
After …
Flutterwave and Worldpay Partnership: What it Means for Businesses in Nigeria and South-Africa
When we say that we connect Africa to the world and the world to Africa, we mean it. And here’s one way we do that; Worldpay is leveraging Flutterwave’s technology to process domestic payments, starting with Nigeria and South …
Flutterwave Closes USD $170m Funding
Wednesday, 10th March 2021: Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, today announces it has secured USD $170 million from a leading group of international investors as part of a successful Series C round. The round was led by growth-equity …
Flutterwave’s Series C, the Butterfly Effect and Our Journey So Far
The butterfly effect refers to a situation where a small change in one state has an impact on a bigger change in the future. For example, the flapping of a butterfly’s wings in one location, eventually leading to a tornado …
5 Ways the Flutterwave and Ecobank Partnership Benefits Businesses in Africa
Digital transformation is no longer a buzzword like it used to be. It is now a business model. For some, it has become a way of life. For everyday brick and mortar businesses, digital transformation has become a means of …
From Wall-Street to Lagos: Meet Rick Rosenthal, Senior Vice President Finance, Flutterwave
2020 started with great promise. Flutterwave raised a Series B round of $35m to invest in technology, improved customer experience and business development. Rugged road ahead, but a road leading to a desired destination, nonetheless. People like Rick make the …
Top 10 Important Tips for Freelancers Looking to Gain and Retain Clients in 2021
Freelancing in 2021 has become an important source of income for individuals, regardless their employment status. The pandemic and ensuing lockdown has also increased the widespread adoption of the gig economy. People are now more comfortable hiring freelancers for different …
7 Important Changes in the Finance Act 2020 (Updated Version)
The Finance Act 2020 (the “Finance Act”), is split into 7 parts. This is a review of the changes in the under-listed tax legislations;
- Capital Gains Tax Act
- Companies Income Tax Act
- Customs and Excise Tariffs etc (Consolidation Act)
- Personal
He Loves FIFA as much as He Loves Maths; meet Israel Koledowo, our Brand New Head of Finance for Africa
From OAU through KPMG, Andersen and to Flutterwave, it has been a remarkable journey towards self discovery for Israel. 14 years into his career as a Financial Analyst and Leader, here he is, killing it as Flutterwave’s new Head of …
Discover 5 Ways Small Businesses Can Use Twitter Fleets to Increase Sales
You know how important Instagram’s Stories feature has been for your business?
How you are able to post fleeting moments of your business there? Posting things you would not normally post on your timeline? More content for events, more avenues …
4 Key Expectations from Google Economic Recovery Training Webinars with Flutterwave
Flutterwave is partnering with Google to help small businesses grow their businesses online with Google’s large basket of marketing tools. Not only that, we are teaching you how to leverage social media to make more sales in times like this. …
Public Statement regarding erroneous publications by Thisday, Nairametrics and Arise TV
Our attention has been drawn to false quotes by Thisday, Nairametrics and Arise TV which have been erroneously attributed to our Board Chairman, Tunde Lemo.
Contrary to these reports, this interview never happened. Our payment platforms are up and running …
Introducing the Flutterwave Payments Protection Promise
Good news for payers on Flutterwave! Today, we’re introducing our Payments Protection Promise, which is our commitment to you to secure your money and provide the peace of mind you need when shopping online and paying with Flutterwave.
Watch …
“Passion led me here,” meet the Finance guru-turned People Manager investing in the brains behind your favorite payment platform
The time is 1pm in New York.
Streets are supposed to be buzzing with busy corporate workers trying to catch a quick bite of their favourite lunch and then head off to another meeting.
Alas, most people are doing this …
5 Things You Need to Know about the Flutterwave and Betway Partnership
Nigerians call it football. Americans call it soccer, and this has been a great point of contention among football fans, worldwide. But that is not the story for today. The story is that Nigerians can now increasingly earn from their …
4 Ways to Live a Healthier Lifestyle with Medplus
You’re probably wondering what a payments tech company is doing by publishing a story about health.
Well, the first and most important reason is health is wealth.
We interviewed one of our partners, Medplus Nigeria on the ways to live …
Flutterwave Store vs Flutterwave Payment Link: What’s the Difference?
Great Britain and the United Kingdom.
Alligator and crocodile.
Butter and margarine.
Cupcakes and muffins.
Flutterwave Store and Flutterwave Payment links.
What do all these things have in common? They are absolutely different, but people sometimes mix them up.
If …
International Women’s Day 2020 Grant Winners
When our International Women’s Day Grant was announced, we received hundreds of applications from women-led businesses from these countries Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, Kenya and South Africa. We are grateful to everyone who took their time to apply for the grant, …
Building NEO Store: A Story of Resilience, Grit, Legacy, and Customer Obsession
You have just spent ₦2 million on a high-performance laptop online. You are nervous. You have never met the seller. You are following up with him via WhatsApp every hour. Finally, the package arrives. You tear it open, expecting cold …
Fu’ad Lawal Delivers a Storytelling Intervention for African Tech on the New Episode of The Wave Podcast
Fu’ad came into the Wave Podcast studio and made it his own show. Our host, Timi, called him an enigma and he wasn’t wrong. No one can work the room better than Fu’ad, and maybe he knows how to because …
Understanding Why Card Transactions Fail
In the last 2 decades, we have seen how technology has significantly changed how we make payments globally. We’re rapidly moving from a cash-focused global economy to a cashless one. While cash is still king in most developing countries, businesses …
How Nexford University Makes Paying for Education Simple with Flutterwave
About Nexford University
Nexford University is redefining higher education for a modern world. Founded in 2019, Nexford is a next-generation online university built to deliver affordable, flexible, and globally relevant learning. The programs are designed in collaboration with leading employers …
Going Global with Your Business: Opportunities, Risks, and How Flutterwave Helps You Scale Confidently
The global e-commerce market is booming, with cross-border transactions contributing substantially to the multi-trillion-dollar revenue streams. Businesses that expand beyond their local markets tap into this vast potential, unlocking increased revenue, a broader customer base, and enhanced brand recognition.
However, …
Announcing The Payments Nook: A FREE Hub for Strategic Insights into African Payments
Whitepapers and expert guides have always informed the biggest business decisions and strategies, giving teams an in-depth understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and the challenges they aim to tackle.
As a payments company, we believe in leveraging our resources …
Flutterwave CEO Envisions Building Africa’s “Payment Superhighway” at CNN Global Perspectives Summit
Flutterwave Founder and CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola speaking in a panel session at CNN Global Perspectives. Credit: CNN
At CNN’s inaugural Global Perspectives summit, Flutterwave Founder and CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola shared his vision for Africa’s digital economy, one where …
How Payful is Leveraging Flutterwave for Seamless Global Trade Payments
At Flutterwave, we love seeing businesses thrive, especially when their growth opens up new markets and opportunities. That’s why we’re thrilled to collaborate with Payful, a leading global payments technology company powering seamless payments across borders. Together, we’re simplifying …
Flutterwave x Polygon: Blockchain Infrastructure for Africa’s Real-Time Payments Future
At Flutterwave, from day one we set out with a singular mission: to connect Africa to the world and the world back to Africa. We believed that cross-border payments shouldn’t be a headache. They should be seamless. They should empower …
How Flutterwave’s Merchant Inactivity Policy Works
Let’s start with a quick thought exercise – imagine that you own a beautiful holiday home, it’s everything you have ever wanted, but you only spend about a month a year at this home. Which means the remaining 11 months …