Global fintech company Wise has secured conditional approval from the South African Reserve Bank to operate as a “Category 2 Authorised Dealer in Foreign Exchange with Limited Authority”, clearing the way for its launch in South Africa.
The approval – Wise’s first in Africa – will allow the London-listed company to offer international money transfer services to personal customers in South Africa, a market characterised by high cross-border payment volumes, strong digital adoption and a large diaspora community.
South Africa is the continent’s most developed financial hub, with residents and businesses routinely sending and receiving payments across borders. Yet fees remain high,…
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