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OUR PURPOSE
Inspire Africa to greatness through innovation, value creation and excellence.
OUR STORY
From a Question to a Continent-Wide
From a Question to a Continent-Wide
Ecosystem
What began as a simple question about access and reliability has grown into a pan-African technology ecosystem.
Where People Power the Mission
We’re building more than technology,we’re building people. Curiosity, ownership, and collaboration power a culture where individuals grow and ideas thrive. .
Life at The Switch
Shaping Africa’s Digital Future Through Thoughtful Leadership
Our leaders bring clarity and experience guiding Interswitch with a long-term view focused on innovation, and sustainable growth across Africa.
Meet our Leadership
OUR JOURNEY
Two Decades of Growth & Innovation
From our first breakthrough in 2005 to powering millions today, our journey is just beginning.
2002-2006
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Foundation Years
Interswitch was founded in 2002, pioneering Nigeria’s electronic payments ecosystem. We rolled out Paydirect, Webpay, and Autopay, powering the country’s most successful early digital products.
2006-2010
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Building Infrastructure
We spearheaded Nigeria’s migration to EMV standards and rolled out Quickteller. Verve, Africa’s first EMV domestic payment card scheme was also launched..
2010-2014
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Regional Expansion
Interswitch initiates partnerships with the Central Bank and Bankers Committees of Gambia and Sierra Leone on national switches. GamSwitch goes live, marking the first operational national switch in Gambia.
2014-2018
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Diversification & Global Reach
Interswitch acquires VANSO, a mobile and security service provider. We relaunched the brand with a whole new identity. Verve Global cards commence international transactions on the Discover Network.
2018-2022
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Ecosystem Growth
Launched Africa’s first interoperable QR platform, strengthened Verve and Quickteller ecosytems, expanded agent networks, and enhanced mobility, healthcare and energy solutions, becoming a backbone for financial inclusion.
2022-2025
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Innovation & Leadership
Advanced Africa’s digital economy with Smartfuel, Quickteller Homes, healthcare platforms and the re-launch of the API Marketplace, enabling developers and driving next-generation innovation.
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