Flutterwave Named Africa’s Best Payments Infrastructure Provider at Euromoney 2026

Nigerian fintech company Flutterwave has been named Africa’s Best Payments Infrastructure Provider at the Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards 2026, in recognition of its contribution to strengthening payment systems and facilitating cross-border transactions across the continent.

The award, announced on November 6, comes as the company celebrates its tenth anniversary since its establishment in 2016.

Presented by Euromoney, an international financial publication, the Transaction Banking Awards recognise achievements across the global transaction banking and payments industry.

Flutterwave’s recognition highlights its role in connecting businesses, financial institutions and payment networks across African markets, helping companies accept payments, reach customers and conduct transactions across borders through a single platform.

According to the company, its infrastructure connects local payment methods, banking networks and international payment systems, making it easier for businesses to operate across markets with different financial and regulatory requirements.

Since its establishment, Flutterwave says it has processed more than one billion transactions valued at over $50 billion. The company also reports that its platform serves approximately four million individuals and businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises and international organisations.

Commenting on the award, Flutterwave Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, described the recognition as an important milestone for the company and its employees.

Agboola said the company was established with the ambition of making it easier for African businesses to move money and participate in the global economy.

He added that the recognition reflected the contributions of its workforce, customers and partners, while reaffirming the company’s commitment to making payments across Africa simpler, faster and more accessible.

Beyond payment processing, Flutterwave is expanding its services to include banking, multicurrency capabilities and stablecoin-powered payment and settlement infrastructure.

The company’s expansion strategy also includes its acquisition of open banking firm Mono and its securing of a Nigerian microfinance banking licence, developments intended to strengthen its financial services ecosystem.

Flutterwave has also received strategic investments from global digital asset companies Ripple and Circle to support its ambitions in digital payment and settlement infrastructure.

The award comes as the company enters its second decade, with plans to deepen its presence across African markets and strengthen connections between the continent and the global economy.