Stanchion: The Hidden Complexity of Tokenisation and Why Implementation is Harder than it Looks

Stanchion

Stanchion explains in this article why a failed payment at checkout is more than friction and how tokenisation can solve it effectively. That’s why enabling safe, one-click payments is the emerging gold standard in mobile payments and e-commerce. Tokenisation is the method that can facilitate a consistently smooth and successful checkout experience at scale, which

Kredete Launches Africa’s First Stablecoin-Backed Credit Card

Kredete

Kredete, the financial technology platform helping African immigrants in the U.S. build credit through stablecoin-powered payments, today announced the launch of Africa’s first stablecoin-backed credit card. Built in partnership with Visa, Stellar, and Rain, the card offers users across 41+ African countries a secure and straightforward way to spend stable digital assets, both online and

Cross Switch and Pesawise Partner to Launch Scalable Payment Solutions in Kenya

Cross Switch, a provider of class-leading payment solutions, has strengthened its African presence by officially launching services in Kenya and partnering with licensed local payment provider Pesawise. This collaboration makes the most of Pesawise’s solid regulatory standing and trusted reputation, allowing Cross Switch to establish it’s footprint and, together with Pesawise, immediately deliver robust payment

PalmPay Launches New Debit Card in Nigeria with Verve

PalmPay

PalmPay, a leading digital bank and fintech platform focused on emerging markets, has launched the PalmPay Debit Card in Nigeria in partnership with Verve, Africa’s largest domestic card scheme. Launching its debit card represents a key milestone in PalmPay’s evolution – from a mobile wallet known for its fee-free transfers and cashback rewards into a

Apple Tokenisation Fuels Egypt’s Digital Payments Shift

A market view from Norman Frankel, Chief Growth Officer following his recent market visit. Originally published here. For regular visitors to Egypt, Old Cairo rarely changes. Home to the bank’s headquarters for decades, the constant background noise of traffic, the hustle and bustle of trade, narrow streets steeped in history and culture, are in stark

Kazang Wins ABSA Award for ‘Most Disruptive Fintech Shaping Financial Inclusion Vision’

Kazang

Kazang, the prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card acquiring business within JSE-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies, has been named as the ‘Most Disruptive Fintech Shaping Financial Inclusion Vision’ in the cash category at the Absa Commercial Payments Summit 2025. The award recognises fintech companies revolutionising access to financial services for unbanked and underbanked populations. The goal

Mastercard Is Modernising Commercial Payments With Embedded Virtual Card Technology

Mastercard

Mastercard is simplifying and scaling interactions among banks, platforms, and corporates alike by launching a new program to accelerate the adoption of virtual cards. This transformation is powered by the latest advances in Mastercard’s embedded Virtual Card Number (VCN) technology, which delivers seamless and consumer-like commercial payments. Mastercard has pioneered Virtual Card Number (VCN) solutions

Kenya’s Payments Evolution: What Banks and Fintechs Can Learn From M-Pesa and Mobile Operators

Kenya

Author: Norman Frankel, Chief Growth Officer, Stanchion Payments Solutions. Originally published here. I had the pleasure of growing up in Kenya in the 1970s, so every time I return, it always feels special. Of course, the city of Nairobi has changed a lot, and when I send photos back to the office, some in the

Navigating the Compounding Complexity of Digital Card Issuing – Stanchion

By: Pierre Aurel, Chief Product Officer, Stanchion Payments Solution.  Originally published here. The number of virtual cards issued worldwide is growing at an unprecedented pace. According to Juniper Research, global virtual card issuance is expected to grow at over 30% annually between 2023 and 2028, driven by relentless consumer demand for seamless, secure and convenient

KCB Bank Unveils Kenya’s First Platinum Multi-Currency Card With Compass Plus Technologies

KCB Bank

KCB Bank, the largest financial institution in East Africa, has partnered with Compass Plus Technologies to strengthen its multi-currency offering by launching Kenya’s first platinum multi-currency prepaid card. This card will empower its customers with the flexibility and convenience to pay for goods and access funds across borders. The card allows users to load and