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Standard Bank Invests $11M in South African Fintech, Float

Saibu Grace by Saibu Grace
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Standard Bank gave $11 million to the South African fintech startup Float. With this finance, the company will introduce its card-linked instalments platform and meet its four-year growth targets. Revolving credit is provided by Standard Bank. The amount of the bank loan to Float in order to ensure the flexibility and long-term security of funding.

Standard Bank may have invested in South African fintech Float to improve its digital banking and stay competitive in the fast-changing financial services industry. Float’s unique solutions may help Standard Bank improve customer experience, reduce procedures, and enter new markets. 

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Transformation by South Africa Fintech Float

 Fintech is transforming business models and increasing innovation in financial services. Innovations include cryptocurrency, online peer-to-peer platforms, insurtech, alternative digital payment platforms and even central bank-issued digital currencies.

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Fintech can solve payments, credit, and remittance concerns and provide large-scale, accessible financial products including investments, savings, and insurance. Local fintech has thrown off traditional financial services.

Fintech led companies provide businesses with an offering that is not readily provided by traditional financial services institutions, for example, seed capital for start-ups, flexible micro loans, unconventional financial advice, native digital financial solutions, contactless services and many more.

 Float is a startup fintech business that enables people to split credit card payments into instalments. The new payment method is designed to encourage responsible credit card use and simultaneously help businesses expand sales.

Users can pay for a product in 24 interest-free, fee-free monthly payments using Float’s technology. Use their Visa or Mastercard credit card limit.

With $11M, Standard Bank funds South African fintech Float

The  South African bank and financial services group is Standard Bank Group Limited. By assets, it’s Africa’s largest lender. Standard Bank Centre in Johannesburg is the company’s headquarters.

The growth facility funded by Standard Bank will ultimately enable the startup to expand more successfully.

Standards bank supporting the South Africa Fintech float will be a milestone for businesses and show trust in the payments industry and future startups.

Standard banks are growth-driven, especially in Africa, and their commitment is a purpose-driven journey as a comprehensive financial partner for their clients. They go beyond providing banking, insurance, and asset management services to individuals, businesses, institutions, and corporations in Africa and abroad, shaping a future where growth and development know no limits.

Standard Bank financing the South Africa fintech float is going to enable the organisation to massively extend its merchant base.

Read also: South Africa to unveil Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill, COFI

Standard Bank invested in Float to use its technology and innovation to better its products and services. This can help the bank compete in a fast-changing, digital sector.

Standard Bank investment in South Africa fintech float is a strategic move by Standard Bank to expand its presence in the fintech space and capture new market opportunities. Fintech companies often target niche markets or offer specialised services that traditional banks may not provide. By investing in Float, Standard Bank can diversify its offerings and potentially reach a broader customer base.

In summary, Standard Bank’s investment of $11 million in South African fintech float represents a strategic move to leverage fintech innovation, drive market expansion, and potentially enhance its digital offerings. This investment signals confidence in Float’s potential and could lead to a fruitful partnership between the bank and the fintech company.

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