African crypto exchange Yellow Card has announced a groundbreaking partnership with global payments leader Visa, aimed at expanding stablecoin payment solutions across the continent. The collaboration is designed to promote faster, more secure, and cost-effective cross-border transactions, leveraging USDC stablecoins for settlements.
This initiative represents a major step toward addressing the long-standing challenges of cross-border payments in Africa — such as high fees, currency volatility, and slow processing times. By integrating Visa’s network with Yellow Card’s crypto infrastructure, businesses and individuals can now benefit from:
Instant settlement of payments Improved transparency and traceability Lower transaction costs for cross-border trade
“This partnership with Visa allows us to scale our mission of financial inclusion by giving millions of Africans access to the benefits of digital currencies in everyday commerce,” said Chris Maurice, CEO of Yellow Card.
🌍 Strengthening Financial Inclusion Across Africa
The partnership will focus on key African markets including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa, where demand for alternative payment solutions continues to grow. By combining Visa’s global reach with Yellow Card’s regional expertise, the initiative aims to accelerate adoption of digital currencies for remittances, e-commerce, and business payments.
The move aligns with Africa’s digital transformation agenda, as both companies seek to enable a modern payment ecosystem that supports economic growth and regional integration.