Flutterwave named on FXC Top 100 Cross-Border payment companies list for second year running
- Flutterwave has been named among the FXC Intelligence Top 100 Cross-Border Payment companies for the second consecutive year, positioning it alongside major players like PayPal and Google.
- The company’s Send App facilitates seamless cross-border payments, crucial for remittances used for essential expenses across Africa.
- In 2024, nearly 50% of businesses on Flutterwave’s platform received payments from new regions, with expansions like acquiring a remittance license in Ghana.
- Flutterwave’s efforts enhance Africa’s fintech ecosystem, with operations in over 60% of African countries and partnerships with giants like AMEX.
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