PayPal Plans Wallet-to-Wallet Payments in Africa With PayPal World

FINTECH AFRICA | PayPal Plans Wallet-to-Wallet Payments in Africa With PayPal World Using Local Payment Systems

In July 2025, Nigerians quietly regained something many had been missing for years: the ability to make international payments with their bank cards. Subscriptions began working again, foreign tools became easier to pay for, and online checkouts stopped failing as often. While that didn’t solve the larger issue of cross-border payments in Africa, it underscored how strong the demand remains for simpler ways to move money internationally. Now, an…

PayPal targets Africa for 2026 "PayPal World" expansion

Global payments giant PayPal is eyeing Africa for the next phase of its “PayPal World” rollout, a cross-border platform designed to bridge the gap between local digital wallets and global commerce. Driving the news Otto Williams, PayPal’s head of Middle East and Africa, told Semafor at Abu Dhabi Finance Week that the company is currently […] The post PayPal targets Africa for 2026 “PayPal World” expansion appeared first on Tech Labari.

PayPal to Launch Cross-Border Digital Wallet in Africa by 2026

PayPal is in discussions with fintech companies in Africa as it prepares to launch a cross-border digital wallet platform on the continent in 2026, Otto Williams, the company’s head of Middle East and Africa, told Semafor. The move is part of PayPal’s effort to tap into Africa’s rapidly growing digital payments market. The new platform, PayPal World, is designed to allow interoperability between local digital wallets and international payments. …

PayPal Plans Wallet-to-Wallet Payments in Africa With PayPal World

In July 2025, Nigerians quietly regained something many had been missing for years: the ability to make international payments with their bank cards. Subscriptions began working again, foreign tools became easier to pay for, and online checkouts stopped failing as often. It didn’t fix cross-border payments in Africa, but it did remind everyone how strong the demand still is for simpler ways to move money beyond local borders. Now, another shift …