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CashAfrica and ChamsSwitch Partner to Scale Tap-to-Pay Infrastructure in Nigeria

May 6, 20261 min read

A new fintech collaboration is set to boost contactless payments in Nigeria. CashAfrica has partnered with ChamsSwitch to strengthen tap-to-pay capabilities across the country’s payment ecosystem.

The partnership focuses on expanding contactless payment infrastructure, enabling faster and more seamless transactions for merchants and consumers. By leveraging ChamsSwitch’s payment rails and CashAfrica’s fintech solutions, the initiative aims to improve transaction efficiency and accelerate adoption of digital payments.

This move reflects the growing shift toward contactless and cashless transactions across Africa, driven by convenience, speed, and increasing digital adoption.

For Nigeria’s financial ecosystem, the collaboration could play a key role in scaling modern payment experiences, supporting merchants, and advancing the country’s transition toward a fully digital economy.

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