Ripple And Chipper Cash join forces to unlock faster And more cost-effective crypto-enabled payments across Africa

Ripple, a leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, has partnered with payments provider Chipper Cash to enhance cross-border payments into Africa through Ripple Payments. This collaboration leverages digital assets to enable faster, more cost-effective, and seamless international transactions.

With over five million customers across nine African countries, Chipper Cash will now integrate Ripple’s crypto-enabled payments solution to facilitate 24/7/365 global fund transfers. This innovation significantly reduces friction and delays, making cross-border remittances into Africa more efficient than ever.

“Our partnership with Chipper Cash marks a significant milestone in Ripple’s expansion in Africa,” said Reece Merrick, Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, at Ripple. “With growing recognition of blockchain’s potential across the continent, we’re excited to introduce our crypto-powered payments solution. By integrating our technology into Chipper Cash’s platform, we’re enabling faster, more affordable transactions while fostering economic growth and innovation.”

Chipper Cash’s Co-Founder & CEO, Ham Serunjogi, echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the impact of blockchain technology on financial inclusion:

“Crypto-enabled payments can accelerate access to global markets and empower individuals and businesses across Africa. By integrating with Ripple’s global payments network, we’re excited to leverage blockchain technology to deliver faster and lower-cost cross-border payments.”

Ripple’s secure and compliant digital asset infrastructure positions it as a trusted partner for financial institutions seeking to tokenize, store, exchange, and transfer digital assets. With a global reach spanning 90+ payout markets, Ripple Payments covers over 90% of daily FX transactions and has processed more than $70 billion in volume.