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Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals and businesses in Africa and other emerging markets face challenges in sending and receiving USD-denominated payments globally due to limited access to traditional banking infrastructure and high transaction costs. Existing cross-border payment solutions often involve complex processes, unfavorable exchange rates, and significant delays, hindering financial inclusion and economic opportunities.
Solution
SwyChr provides a blockchain-powered e-wallet and API suite that enables individuals and businesses in emerging markets to send and receive USD-denominated payments globally. The SwyChr app allows users to manage their money, send remittances, purchase digital products, and access virtual USD bank accounts. SwyChr Connect offers APIs for virtual card issuance, airtime distribution, last-mile payments, and bulk payments, enabling businesses and fintechs to integrate cross-border payment solutions into their platforms. By leveraging blockchain technology and stablecoins, SwyChr facilitates secure, transparent, and low-cost transactions, empowering users to participate in the global economy.
Target Audience
SwyChr targets individuals in emerging markets who need to send and receive money globally, as well as businesses, fintechs, and NGOs that require scalable cross-border payment solutions.
Features
- Global e-wallet app for cross-border transactions using blockchain-powered APIs and stablecoins
- Virtual USD bank accounts for users in emerging markets to hold and transact in USD
- Virtual Visa and Mastercard issuance for secure online payments
- Airtime distribution API to over 120 countries
- Last-mile payment API for delivery to mobile wallets and bank accounts in 21+ countries
- Bulk payment API for efficient disbursement to SMEs and NGOs
- Multi-currency support with instant pUSD to fiat conversion
- Integration with local banking services in select emerging markets
- Real-time transaction tracking and blockchain encryption for security