Interswitch Group

Interswitch Group is a prominent integrated payments and digital commerce platform based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Established in 2002 by Mitchell Elegbe, the company has grown from a transaction switching and processing entity to a comprehensive provider of omni-channel payment solutions across over 23 African countries. Interswitch processes more than 90% of Nigeria’s card and mobile money transactions and manages a vast network of over 11,000 ATMs and 190,000 active businesses. The company offers a wide range of services, including the Verve card scheme, Quickteller for retail payments, and various payment gateways for secure online transactions. Interswitch also provides solutions for government agencies, lending services, and agency banking APIs for financial institutions. With over 70 million activated cards, Interswitch plays a vital role in enhancing financial inclusion and facilitating seamless payment processing across the continent.