Lagos, Nigeria – Interswitch, Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, has secured a prestigious spot on CNBC and Statista’s list of the World’s Top Fintech Companies. The ranking, published on CNBC’s global platform, features industry leaders across payments, lending, insurtech, digital banking, and blockchain.
Interswitch’s inclusion in the payments category cements its position among an elite group of fintech innovators recognized for driving meaningful change, ensuring system resilience, and delivering sustained market impact.
Mitchell Elegbe, Founder and Group Managing Director/CEO of Interswitch, hailed the recognition as a testament to the company’s disciplined approach to building payment solutions that address real-world economic challenges.
“Our mission has never been solely about rapid growth or scale,” Elegbe remarked. “Instead, we’ve focused on creating robust systems that make digital payments and commerce seamless. This accolade is a validation of the dedication of every Interswitch team member and partner who has contributed to our journey.”
A Legacy of Innovation
Over the years, Interswitch has played a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s digital economy, from:
Digitizing government payments to enhance transparency,
Pioneering contactless transit solutions for safer, faster commutes,
Expanding real-time lending infrastructure to boost financial inclusion,
Providing developer-friendly APIs to empower startups and fintech innovators.
In the past year alone, the company has:
✔ Strengthened platform security to safeguard transactions,
✔ Scaled its cloud-native services for faster merchant onboarding,
✔ Enhanced its switching and card services to process billions of transactions efficiently.
A Milestone for African Fintech
Interswitch’s recognition on a global stage underscores Africa’s growing influence in fintech. As digital payments surge across the continent, the company remains at the forefront—proving that homegrown solutions can compete with the world’s best.