dLocal & AZA Finance Partner to Expand Payment Solutions in Africa

dLocal, a cross-border payment platform, and AZA Finance, a prominent fintech business focusing on payments and foreign exchange in Africa, have formed a strategic agreement to extend their respective service offerings through reciprocal cross-selling.

Customers of both companies will benefit from improved payment processing, increased reach, and enhanced financial services as dLocal’s solid cross-border payment infrastructure is combined with AZA Finance’s foreign exchange capabilities and network of regional licenses.

We’re pleased to announce our strategic partnership with @dLocalPayments, a global leader in cross-border payments! 🤝

This collaboration brings together dLocal’s powerful payment infrastructure and AZA Finance’s capabilities in foreign exchange and regional licensing to enhance… pic.twitter.com/0v8f9Wnddd

— AZA Finance (@aza_africa) February 14, 2025

This strategic agreement will enhance its support for merchants in foreign exchange conversion, expand payout options, and expand its cross-border payment solutions. It will benefit over 26,000 businesses across Africa, including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Egypt, Cameroon, and Zambia.

Furthermore, dLocal and AZA Finance are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), ensuring that they adhere to the highest standards of compliance and operational integrity.

Both companies share a commitment to driving financial inclusion and unlocking the power of emerging markets: “We are excited about combining our expertise to deliver exceptional payment solutions in Africa,” said Agustin Cerisola, General Manager Africa, Asia & Remittances at dLocal. “We hope this is the first step in an even broader partnership that would consolidate both companies’ leadership positions and create a regional powerhouse in the African cross-border payments space.”