Flutterwave adds Swap to Send App to boost access to FX

Flutterwave, a payments technology company, has announced that its foreign currency exchange solution, Swap, is now accessible through Send App.

“This service offers Nigerians a secure, reliable, and instant way to access foreign currencies at competitive exchange rates. Send App users can now easily convert or transfer Nigerian naira to US dollars, British pounds, and euros, with more currencies to be added in the future,” it said in a statement on Tuesday.

Swap, backed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, is licensed to offer digital foreign exchange solutions and facilitate outbound international payments through a partnership with Kadavra BDC and Wema Bank. It caters to a range of needs – for example, parents can send money to children studying abroad, and individuals can assist loved ones with emergency expenses or medical treatments overseas, according to the statement.

“We are incredibly excited to make Swap accessible on Send App, which we believe will be a paradigm shift for Nigerian businesses and individuals alike. At Flutterwave, our mission has always been to simplify payments for endless possibilities, and this update aligns perfectly with that vision. Now, more than ever, Nigerians can participate fully in the global economy, sending money across borders with ease and confidence,” said Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, Founder and CEO of Flutterwave.

Temiloluwa Adesina, Senior Product Manager, Swap, emphasised the significance of this development for African customers: “We understand the unique challenges our customers face, and we are committed to providing solutions that not only meet but exceed their expectations. By making Swap accessible on Send App, it reinforces our commitment to supporting African customers wherever they are, ensuring they have the tools they need to thrive in a global economy.”