EFTCorp Recognised for Outstanding Fintech Contribution at Africa Bank 4.0 Summit
EFT Corporation (EFTCorp), a leader in modern banking solutions, has been honoured with the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Fintech Enablement’ award at the 15th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa, held in Accra, Ghana, on February 26-27, 2025.
This recognition emphasizes EFTCorp’s role in driving fintech innovation and expanding financial inclusion across Africa through advanced payment solutions and infrastructure.
As a lead sponsor of the summit, EFTCorp played a pivotal role in discussions on interoperability, open banking, and fintech’s role in bridging financial gaps. Key contributions included:
– Carlin Wicomb, Chief Sales Officer, presented on Empowering Banks through Fintech Collaboration: Unlocking Innovation in Payments and Merchant Services
– Catherine Korsten, Chief Commercial Officer, moderated a panel on Biometric Authentication in West Africa’s Digital Transformation.
– Farai Tigere, Managing Director for Zimbabwe, discussed Beyond Mobile Money: Building a Broader Financial Inclusion Strategy for West Africa.
– Carlyn Commey, Regional Head of Business Development for West Africa, participated in Supercharging West Africa’s Economy: The Real-Time Payments Revolution.
The award highlights EFTCorp’s commitment to modernising payments as West Africa experiences rapid growth in neobanks, mobile money, and real-time payments. By providing secure, efficient, and scalable payment infrastructure, the company is helping financial institutions embrace the digital era.
Speaking at the awards ceremony, Carlyn Commey reaffirmed EFTCorp’s dedication to fintech innovation:
> “This recognition reflects our commitment to supporting banks and fintechs with innovative solutions that drive financial access and economic growth. West Africa is a priority market for EFTCorp, and we are excited to continue working with local partners to build a more inclusive and resilient financial ecos
With West Africa’s fintech market set for exponential growth, EFTCorp is expanding its footprint to support banks and fintechs with API-driven payment processing, mobile money interoperability, and secure transaction platforms. The company is leveraging regulatory sandboxes, digital identity initiatives, and mobile-first financial services to accelerate financial inclusion.
> “Our goal is to bridge the gap between legacy banking and next-generation payment solutions,” Commey added. “By working closely with banks, regulators, and fintechs, we ensure seamless financial services for businesses and consumers alike.”
As West Africa accelerates its digital banking transformation, EFTCorp remains at the forefront of shaping the region’s payments landscape, enabling financial institutions to thrive in the evolving fintech ecosystem.
