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Akuunda Pay

Akuunda Pay

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  • Digital Wallets
  • Payments
  • Remittances
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  • B2B Payments
  • E-commerce Payments
  • Payouts and Payroll
  • P2P Remittances
Blockchains Supported
  • Polygon PoS
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  • Yes
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  • Android
  • iOS
  • Web
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  • APAC
  • Europe
  • LATAM
  • Middle East and Africa
  • North America
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  • Andorra
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Bangladesh
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Akuunda Pay

Connecting Africa to global payments through stablecoins, local payment methods, and cross-border transfers.

Akuunda Pay is a fintech platform focused on connecting African markets with the global payment ecosystem. We bring together digital payments, cross-border transfers, and access to local payment methods for individuals and businesses.

Through integrations with payment infrastructure partners, Akuunda Pay connects digital dollar transfers with supported bank and mobile money networks - combining stablecoin infrastructure with familiar local payment experiences.

Our services cover person-to-person remittances, business payments, e-commerce collections, and payouts in supported markets. Available currencies, payment methods, and transaction directions vary by country and partner.

Our mission is to make international payments simpler and more accessible for African consumers, merchants, and businesses.

Use Cases

Tourism & Travel Payments

Akuunda Pay helps tourism businesses collect payments from international travelers before and during their trip. Customers can pay remotely through a payment link or scan a merchant’s QR code on arrival, using supported payment methods from their home country. For bookings, conditional payments allow funds to be secured in escrow and released at check-in or once the service is delivered, following a QR code scan or manual approval. Payments can also be split between the service provider, booking partner, and commission beneficiary.

Cross-Border Trade & Supplier Payments

Akuunda Pay supports European and African businesses collecting payments from international buyers and paying suppliers across borders. Businesses can connect supported bank, card, mobile money, and stablecoin payment flows through one platform. Conditional payments secure funds in escrow until an agreed delivery condition is confirmed, then release payment to the designated beneficiaries. Finance teams can track transactions, download receipts, and export records for reconciliation.

Conditional Payments for Rentals

Akuunda Pay supports property, vehicle, and equipment rental payments for local and international customers. A customer can pay before arrival, with funds secured in escrow until the agreed handover or access condition is confirmed. A QR code scan or manual approval triggers the release of funds to the rental provider and any other designated beneficiaries. Refund requests can be initiated through the app when a booking is cancelled, subject to the applicable booking and payment terms.

Collections & Commission Payments for Retail

Akuunda Pay helps retailers, distributors, and wholesalers collect payments through reusable QR codes and payment links. Customers pay using the local methods available for their country and currency, including supported mobile money networks. Businesses can automate the distribution of funds between suppliers, distributors, and commission beneficiaries. The Pro Space brings collections, transfers, transaction history, and reporting into one interface.

Service Delivery-Based Cross-Border Payments

Akuunda Pay enables businesses and individuals to pay international service providers, including consultants and freelancers. Payment can be secured in advance and released once the agreed service has been delivered and validated. Programmable payment conditions connect disbursement to service completion, while multi-beneficiary distribution allocates the agreed shares to providers and partners. Supported bank and mobile money payout options connect the payment with the beneficiary's local financial network.

Marketplace Payments & Automated Splits

Akuunda Pay helps international marketplaces integrate multi-country payment collection through an API, payment links, and QR codes. Conditional payments secure buyer funds until delivery or service completion is confirmed. Once the condition is validated, funds are automatically split between the seller, platform, and other designated beneficiaries. Refund workflows support cancellations, while transaction tracking and exports help marketplace teams reconcile payments across supported countries and currencies.

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