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dLocal, a global leader in cross-border payment solutions, has partnered with AZA Finance, a key fintech player specializing in foreign exchange and payments across Africa. This strategic alliance aims to expand service capabilities through mutual cross-selling, leveraging dLocal’s robust global payment infrastructure alongside AZA Finance’s extensive regional licensing and forex expertise.
By integrating their technologies, the collaboration will enhance payment processing, broaden market accessibility, and streamline financial transactions for businesses and consumers. Key African markets, including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Egypt, Cameroon, and Zambia, will benefit from seamless foreign exchange conversion and faster, more reliable cross-border payments.
Advancing Financial Inclusion in Africa
AZA Finance has cemented its position as a leader in African remittances, providing secure and efficient money transfer services to multinational corporations and top remittance providers. dLocal’s “One dLocal” platform simplifies international payments by offering a single API, contract, and settlement system, enabling merchants to connect with billions of consumers across emerging markets.
Agustin Cerisola, General Manager for Africa, Asia & Remittances at dLocal, highlighted the impact of this partnership:
“We are thrilled to combine our expertise to offer outstanding payment solutions in Africa. This collaboration marks the beginning of a broader partnership that will strengthen both companies’ leadership and establish a powerhouse in the African cross-border payments space.”
Strengthening Regulatory Compliance and Market Trust
Both dLocal and AZA Finance operate under the oversight of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), ensuring compliance with rigorous regulatory standards. This commitment to compliance enhances market confidence, assuring businesses and consumers of secure, transparent, and reliable financial transactions.
Shaping the Future of Digital Payments in Africa
The alliance between dLocal and AZA Finance underscores the growing demand for digital financial services in Africa and aligns with the continent’s vision for financial inclusion and economic integration. As Africa’s digital economy evolves, strategic partnerships like this will be pivotal in driving new opportunities for trade, investment, and financial empowerment.
With their combined technological prowess and market reach, dLocal and AZA Finance are set to transform cross-border payments in Africa—delivering faster, cost-effective, and more accessible financial services. This collaboration marks a new era where innovation and partnership shape the future of finance across the continent.
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