May 17, 2025
Cross Switch Enters Kenyan Market Through Strategic Partnership with Pesawise
Cross Switch, a leading provider of advanced payment solutions, has expanded its footprint in Africa by officially launching operations in Kenya through a strategic partnership with licensed local payment provider, Pesawise.
This alliance leverages Pesawise’s strong regulatory compliance and trusted reputation to enable Cross Switch to swiftly establish a presence in Kenya. Together, the two companies are now delivering powerful, end-to-end payment solutions to businesses, merchants, and nonprofit organizations across the country.
With its highly scalable global payments infrastructure, Cross Switch enables merchants to easily accept payments across a wide range of channels—including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, mobile money, and bank platforms—ensuring seamless and secure transactions.
Businesses using Cross Switch’s unified platform benefit from simplified payment processing, reduced transaction costs, and faster settlements. The solution is designed to support enterprises of all sizes, while also empowering social impact initiatives and driving financial inclusion.
Cross Switch’s innovative payment solutions are already in use by numerous merchants across sectors such as hospitality, e-commerce, delivery services, and (in approved markets) cryptocurrency, both in Africa and Latin America. The Kenyan market has responded positively to the launch, and the partnership with Pesawise is already yielding results.
Backed by a strong history of success, Cross Switch is collaborating with Pesawise—a dynamic, agile, and fully licensed payment provider—whose youthful leadership team aligns with Cross Switch’s vision of customer-centric growth and innovation.
Commenting on the partnership, Tim Davis, CEO of Cross Switch, said:
“From the outset, it’s been refreshing to work with a team like Pesawise that shares our values—delivering best-in-class service and simple, effective solutions. We’re aligned in our mission to democratize technology and create social impact across Africa. With their skilled team and focus on relevant, value-added services, Pesawise is well-positioned to thrive in the fast-paced fintech landscape.”
Pesawise, authorized and regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya, ensures strict compliance and secure fund management through trusted Tier-1 banks.
Jamal Khan, CEO of Pesawise, shared his enthusiasm:
“We’re excited to move forward in partnership with Cross Switch as our technology ally. Their expertise and robust solutions will help us deliver tailored, innovative offerings for emerging markets. Our collaboration has already seen success—supporting merchants like Glovo Kenya—and we’re eager to continue strengthening Kenya’s digital payment ecosystem.”
As in its other markets, Cross Switch remains committed to offering cutting-edge payment technologies, backed by strong fraud prevention, risk management, and streamlined reconciliation—solidifying its role as a key player in the evolving digital finance space.
