Interswitch wins Fintech of the year at AFTS excellence awards

Interswitch has been honoured with the prestigious Fintech of the Year award at the African Fintech Summit (AFTS) in Nairobi, recognising its excellence and innovation in the fintech space.

Interswitch, a leading African payments and digital commerce company, has been awarded the Fintech of the Year title at the African Fintech Summit (AFTS) Excellence Awards held in Nairobi, Kenya.

This accolade acknowledges Interswitch’s remarkable achievements in product innovation, market influence, and contributions to the fintech industry.

Emerging as the winner from a competitive pool of African fintech companies, startups, and ecosystem enablers, Interswitch’s consistent drive for excellence and innovation earned them this prestigious recognition.

Since its inception in 2018, AFTS has become a key event, spotlighting advancements in financial technology across Africa.

Mitchell Elegbe, founder and group managing director of Interswitch, expressed his gratitude for the award, stating, “It is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of the entire Interswitch team.” Elegbe reaffirmed the company’s commitment to empowering individuals and businesses across the continent through advanced financial technology solutions, fostering a more inclusive financial ecosystem.

This is not the first time Interswitch has been recognised for its contributions to fintech. The company was also named Fintech of the Year at the 2022 African Banker Awards in Accra, Ghana.

For over two decades, Interswitch has led the way in pioneering fintech solutions in Africa, with innovations like the Verve Card and the Quickteller platform.