Chimoney
13 Sep
Chimoney has entered a new phase of its collaboration with the Interledger Foundation (ILF), aiming to transform cross-border payment solutions globally. This collaboration is poised to significantly enhance cross-border payment capabilities, offering businesses in Africa and beyond the tools they need to thrive in the global market through the enhanced Chimoney Wallets. By integrating Interledger…
Techstars-backed startup, Reeple unveils cross-border platform to aid African Diasporans remittances
30 Apr
Nigerians living abroad can now send money home to loved ones with greater ease and affordability thanks to the launch of a new cross-border payment product from Reeple, a Techstars-backed startup. Reeple's user-friendly web app simplifies money transfers from the U.S. and Canada to Nigeria, offering the best exchange rates in the market and eliminating…
12 Jan
Chimoney, a Toronto-based Techstars-backed global payment solutions provider, has announced a new partnership with Corpay, a FLEETCOR® (NYSE: FLT) brand and global leader in business payments. According to the Vice President and Head of Channels and Alliances at Corpay Cross-Border Solutions, Frank Mannarino, “the team at Corpay is excited to build a long-term business partnership…
11 Dec 2023
In a thrilling development for the tech community, The Zone, well known as ‘Zone Tech Park’ by the tech community, has inked an exciting partnership with AfriHacks, also known as AfricaHacks. This collaboration is set to close the year with a bang as it paves the way for AfriHacks 2023, the continent's most prestigious hackathon.…
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