Flutterwave named Africa’s Best Payments Infrastructure Provider at Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards 2026

Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments technology company, has been honored as Africa's Best Payments Infrastructure Provider at the Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards 2026. This recognition emphasizes the company's pivotal role in enhancing Africa's payments infrastructure, allowing businesses to transact across borders and integrate more seamlessly into the global economy.

Euromoney, a prestigious international financial publication with a rich history spanning over five decades, bestows these Transaction Banking Awards to celebrate excellence in the global transaction banking and payments industry.

This accolade is particularly significant for Flutterwave, marking its tenth anniversary. Since its inception in 2016, the company has been dedicated to simplifying payments, connecting markets, fostering ecosystem growth, and supporting business expansion across Africa and beyond. With over four million individuals and businesses utilizing its platform, Flutterwave has processed more than one billion transactions valued at more than US$50 billion, underscoring its substantial impact on the continent's financial landscape.

Olugbenga 'GB' Agboola, the Founder and CEO of Flutterwave, expressed profound pride in the award, stating that it is a testament to the company's commitment and the trust placed in them by their customers. Agboola highlighted the journey of building infrastructure that supports millions of businesses and bridges African markets with the global economy, emphasizing the continuous efforts to make payments simpler, faster, and more accessible across Africa.

Throughout its decade-long journey, Flutterwave has solidified its position as a trusted financial technology platform, facilitating over one billion transactions worth over US$50 billion. The company's recent strategic steps, including the acquisition of open banking firm Mono and obtaining a Nigerian Microfinance Banking Licence, reflect its commitment to evolving beyond traditional payments.

Additionally, Flutterwave's foray into stablecoin-powered payment and settlement infrastructure, backed by strategic investments from Ripple and Circle, further positions the company at the forefront of digital asset infrastructure.

As Flutterwave enters its second decade, its vision extends beyond payments to encompass a more comprehensive financial ecosystem. This evolution aims to integrate payments, banking, multicurrency capabilities, and stablecoin-powered infrastructure, facilitating seamless money movement and management across Africa and the global economy.

With these advancements, Flutterwave remains steadfast in its mission to build a more interconnected financial platform, empowering businesses to grow and thrive both within and beyond Africa's borders.