Grey Fintech Expanded Payout Routes Across Africa
The Nigeria-based cross-border platform now supports transfers into four new markets to serve growing regional diasporas.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Startups
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Nigerian fintech startup Grey has officially launched direct payout routes to Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Rwanda. This expansion enables users to send funds directly into the local currencies of these four markets.
Why it matters
The move targets the US$7 billion remittance flow across these countries to better support existing financial connections and growing regional diasporas. It reflects a strategic effort to capture market share within the fragmented African cross-border payment landscape.
Grey now facilitates transfers to more than 170 destinations globally. Users can specifically send funds in Rwandan francs, Central African CFA francs, and West African CFA francs.
The players
Grey
A Nigerian fintech startup specializing in cross-border payment processing, multi-currency account management, and virtual card issuance.
The details
Grey operates as a cross-border payment platform that allows users to manage multi-currency accounts in USD, GBP, and EUR while also providing access to virtual cards. By integrating these new payout routes, the platform enables automated conversion and delivery of funds directly into the recipient's local currency. This process eliminates intermediaries by establishing direct connections to regional financial rails in Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Rwanda.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: Grey launched new payout routes to four African countries.
The Tech Race
This expansion places Grey in direct competition with established mobile money operators and cross-border payment services currently vying for African remittance volume. The move follows the broader industry trend of integrating direct local currency rails to reduce reliance on third-party banking partners.
Users can now initiate direct transfers that settle in local currencies for recipients in Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Rwanda. The service is available through the existing Grey interface for those managing multi-currency accounts.
The takeaway
Grey is betting that deep integration into regional currency networks will secure its position as a primary bridge for diaspora remittances. Watch for future announcements regarding the expansion of these currency rails to additional West and Central African markets.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Disrupt Africa.
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