Cross Switch, a global payments technology company, officially launched its services in Kenya on Thursday through a strategic partnership with local licensed payment provider Pesawise. This move marks a major expansion of Cross Switch’s footprint in Africa, leveraging Pesawise’s strong regulatory standing to deliver seamless payment solutions across Kenya’s growing digital economy.
Expanding payment options for Kenyan businesses
The partnership enables Kenyan merchants to accept payments easily across multiple channels, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, mobile money, and bank platforms.
Cross Switch’s scalable global payments infrastructure simplifies payment processing, reduces transaction costs, and accelerates settlements. This benefits various sectors, such as hospitality, e-commerce, delivery services, and cryptocurrency in approved regions. Already, the alliance has supported key clients like Glovo Kenya, demonstrating an immediate impact on the market.
Pesawise CEO Jamal Khan emphasized the value of Cross Switch’s expertise: “Their deep knowledge and robust technology solutions will enable us to provide innovative solutions tailored to the needs of emerging markets. Together, we aim to strengthen the digital payments ecosystem in Kenya.” He highlighted the joint success in supporting merchants through a combination of Cross Switch’s technology and Pesawise’s local team.
Shared vision for digital Inclusion and growth
Cross Switch CEO Tim Davis expressed enthusiasm about the partnership’s alignment: “During the establishment phase of this partnership, it is refreshing to see a shared common set of values with Pesawise to provide our customers with best-in-class service levels and straightforward solutions. And a common mission to democratize technology and drive social impact across Africa.”
He noted Pesawise’s proven ability to deliver value-added services in a fast-moving fintech environment, positioning the alliance for rapid growth.
The Central Bank of Kenya fully regulates Pesawise, ensuring rigorous compliance and secure handling of funds in trusted Tier-1 banks. This regulatory strength gives Cross Switch a trusted local partner to expand its advanced payment solutions, which include fraud prevention, risk management, and efficient reconciliation capabilities.
Together, they aim to empower businesses of all sizes and drive financial inclusion throughout Kenya’s digital commerce ecosystem.
This collaboration signals a new chapter for digital payments in Kenya. It combines global technology with local expertise to meet the evolving needs of merchants and consumers alike.