Leading African digital payments company, Interswitch, has been recognised among the CNBC and Statista World's Top Fintech Companies 2026, securing a place in the Payments category for the second consecutive year.
The global recognition reinforces Interswitch's position as one of Africa's leading financial technology companies, highlighting its sustained contribution to digital payments, financial inclusion and payment infrastructure across the continent.
The annual ranking, compiled by CNBC in partnership with global market research firm Statista, identifies 500 of the world's leading fintech companies across nine market segments. More than 3,500 eligible firms were evaluated based on independent research, market performance, innovation, business impact and industry data.
For over two decades, Interswitch has played a pivotal role in transforming Africa's digital payments ecosystem by providing secure and reliable payment infrastructure that supports individuals, businesses, financial institutions, governments and developers.
Commenting on the recognition, Founder and Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Interswitch Group, Mitchell Elegbe, described the achievement as a reflection of the company's unwavering commitment to innovation and financial inclusion.
"Being recognised once again among the world's leading fintech companies is an affirmation of the consistency of our vision and the resilience of the infrastructure we have built over the years. We remain committed to developing payment and digital commerce solutions that solve real problems, create opportunities for businesses and expand access to financial services across Africa."
He dedicated the recognition to the company's employees, customers, partners and stakeholders whose support has contributed to its continued growth.
Interswitch's technology powers payment switching, digital banking, merchant acquiring, government collections, enterprise payment solutions and digital commerce. Its flagship products, including Verve and Quickteller, facilitate millions of secure financial transactions daily across Africa.
Also speaking, Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Communications, Cherry Eromosele, said the recognition reflects the company's long-standing commitment to building trusted digital infrastructure.
"This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects sustained impact over time. As Africa's digital economy continues to evolve, we will continue investing in technologies and partnerships that make commerce simpler, more secure and more inclusive."
Over the past year, Interswitch has continued to strengthen its payment infrastructure, expand strategic partnerships and enhance the security and scalability of its platforms to meet the evolving needs of businesses and consumers.
As digital payments continue to drive economic growth and financial inclusion across Africa, the company says it remains focused on delivering innovative technologies that will power the continent's next phase of digital transformation.
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