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Onafriq

Africas largest digital payments network (formerly MFS Africa) connecting 1B+ mobile wallets and 500M bank accounts via API.

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MU Est. 2009 Active Payment Gateway / PSP

Our Verdict

Infrastructure incumbent for African payments reach β€” unmatched network, enterprise-style engagement required.

Pros

  • Largest African payments network by reach
  • Connects 1B+ mobile wallets
  • Bank account coverage 500M+ across continent
  • Proven at pan-African scale

Cons

  • Enterprise-oriented onboarding process
  • Documentation less developer-friendly
  • Corridor reliability varies
  • Pricing opaque without contact
Best for: Enterprises and platforms needing pan-African mobile money reach Not for: Early-stage teams wanting self-serve developer APIs

When to Use Onafriq

Good fit if you need

  • Connecting mobile wallet payouts across 1B+ African accounts
  • Cross-border remittance into African mobile money wallets
  • Bulk disbursement to gig workers across Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Pay-in aggregation from 500M bank accounts via unified API

Onafriq Pricing

Pricing Model
custom
Free Tier
No
Entry Price
β€”
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score
β€”

Beta β€” estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Lock-in Assessment

Low 2/5
Lock-in Score
2/5

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