OneKard Launches Global Payments Platform Tailored for African Businesses

OneKard  announced the launch of its global payments platform built specifically for African businesses that trade beyond borders. Designed for manufacturers, SMEs, schools, e-commerce businesses, exporters, and agribusinesses, OneKard gives African businesses the tools they need to receive, hold, and move money globally more effectively than they do now.

As African businesses expand into international markets, many still struggle with delayed settlements, currency volatility, limited access to foreign accounts, and poor customer support from global payment providers not built with their realities in mind. OneKard was created to solve these challenges.

With OneKard, businesses can open global accounts in USD and EUR, hedge payments to protect against foreign exchange volatility, access same-day settlements, pay bills, and receive dedicated customer support tailored to business needs. The platform positions itself as a smarter and more reliable alternative to existing global payment solutions serving African markets.

“OneKard is not just another payment product. We built it after working closely with African businesses and seeing how much time, money, and momentum they lose trying to operate globally with tools that weren’t designed for them. Our goal is simple: give businesses clarity, speed, and control over their global finances so they can focus on growth. Global payments shouldn’t slow businesses down. Same-day settlements, reliable FX protection, and responsive support are not ‘nice-to-haves’; they’re essential.”

– Tomi Ovia, CEO, OneKard

OneKard supports a wide range of industries that depend on seamless cross-border payments, manufacturers paying overseas suppliers, schools collecting international fees, e-commerce businesses settling with global partners, exporters receiving foreign payments, and agribusinesses trading across continents.

According to Caleb Obiagwu, CTO of OneKard, security was a key focus in building the platform.

“We listened closely to businesses who told us they were worried about fraud, payment errors, and scams that are becoming more common in global trade. So we built OneKard to give businesses real control over how money moves. Every account has a designated controller, all payment approvals require two-factor authentication, and transactions are continuously monitored to detect suspicious activity. This way, businesses can move money quickly without compromising on security.”

– Caleb Obiagwu, CTO, OneKard

“Unlike one-size-fits-all global payment providers, OneKard focuses on the real constraints African businesses face, including currency risk, payment tracking, cash flow timing, and the need for fast human support when issues arise. This approach allows businesses to plan better, reduce losses from FX volatility, and move capital when it matters most.”

– Oluwaseyi Otunla, COO, OneKard

With this launch, OneKard is setting a new standard for how African businesses access and manage global payments, prioritising reliability, transparency, and business growth.