Bridgecard
African card-issuing API for fintechs to build debit/credit/prepaid cards on Visa and Mastercard rails.
Our Verdict
Viable issuing shortcut for African fintechs who don't want to build BIN sponsorships themselves.
Pros
- African issuing without local entity
- Visa and Mastercard BIN access
- Fintech-friendly API design
- Fast sandbox-to-production path
Cons
- Coverage concentrated in few markets
- Regulatory complexity per country
- Smaller team than global issuers
- Limited ancillary tooling
When to Use Bridgecard
Good fit if you need
- Issuing Visa/Mastercard virtual cards for African fintech apps
- Corporate expense cards for businesses operating across Africa
- Prepaid card programs for African gig economy platforms
- Virtual card API for African BNPL or e-commerce cashback products
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- custom
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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