Visa partners with _able and Onafriq to expand credit access across Africa

Visa announced a strategic partnership on August 21, 2026.

Primary

Visa

Date

August 21, 2026

Sub-sector

Lending Tech (Consumer)

Shows a major payment network betting on credit infrastructure in emerging markets, signaling buyer interest in consumer lending and embedded finance solutions targeting underbanked populations. Relevant for fintech founders building credit or lending solutions targeting African markets.

Primary company

Visa

Counterparty

Not disclosed

Amount

Not disclosed

Event date

August 21, 2026

Sub-sector

Lending Tech (Consumer)

HQ

Not disclosed

Structure

Not disclosed

Source published

Not disclosed

Publisher

Finextra

Source: finextra.com