Imagine this: you’re in Nigeria, or Kenya… but you need to pay for Spotify, Netflix, or an online order from abroad. With an Afriex Virtual USD Card, you can shop, subscribe, or pay globally — no boundaries. It’s fast, secure, and designed to make global living easier. Simply download the Afriex app, sign up and verify your identity, create a card in minutes and top it straight from your Afriex wallet. Your money should move as freely as you do. 🌐 #Afriex #VirtualCards #GlobalPayments #FinTech
About us
At Afriex, we’re working to build a payment experience that's simple, delightful and fast. People are the most important part of what we do. From our customers to our team members we're a growing family that believes in redefining traditional banking alternatives and making wealth universally accessible for all.
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https://www.afriexapp.com/
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- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
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Oakland, CA, US
Employees at Afriex
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Stan Onyime
Software Engineer @ Afriex
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Eric Igbinosun
Security engineer
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Ugochukwu C. Diala
Financial Controller @ Afriex Inc II Fintech II Cross Border Payments II Remittance
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Raphaël CARTENI
General Partner at Insolent Capital (French LPs 🇫🇷) - We invest up to 100k$ in Y Combinator-backed startups (99+ so far)
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Protecting your money online isn't optional—it's crucial. This Cyber Security Awareness Month, we're hosting a live discussion you can't afford to miss. Join Tofunmi (Communications Analyst) and Ayoola (Lead, Information Security) as they explain: - How to identify money transfer scams before they occur - Simple security habits that safeguard your hard-earned cash - What to do if something feels "off" with your account - Real-world scenarios and how to respond No technical jargon. Just practical advice for anyone transferring money internationally. Whether you're supporting family abroad, managing a business with global payments, or simply want to stay one step ahead of scammers—this session is for you. Set a reminder for the space: https://lnkd.in/dwYZw2Kx 📅 Saturday, 25 October ⏰ 6 PM WAT 📍 Live on X (formerly Twitter) @afriexapp Your money. Your security. Your responsibility. See you there! #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #FinancialSecurity #Afriex #MoneyTransfer #CyberSecurity #DiasporaLife #FinancialLiteracy
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Afriex now offers dollar cards to Africans, enabling 1Billion+ people to access global services like Amazon, OpenAi, and more. Reviews from early users have been great
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We’re excited to announce the launch of Afriex Virtual Cards, giving our users a faster, safer, and more flexible way to pay online. With Afriex Virtual Cards, you can: 💳 Create your card instantly in the Afriex app 💵 Fund it directly from your Afriex wallet 🌍 Pay for subscriptions, shop online, and make global payments with ease All it takes is a few taps in the app, and your card is ready to go! At Afriex, our mission is to make cross-border payments simple, accessible, and seamless. Virtual Cards are another step forward in empowering our community to manage money with confidence — anytime, anywhere. 📲 Download your Afriex app today and try it out! https://lnkd.in/d4BA8Bcm #Afriex #VirtualCards #FinTechInnovation #CrossBorderPayments
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We’ll be at GITEX NIGERIA - The Largest Tech & Startup Event in West Africa on September 3rd and 4th 🎉 We’re coming with plenty of gifts, including a brand-new smartphone for one lucky winner. Stop by our stand: H5-P57 to win something and to meet our team. Register here: gitexnigeria.ng See you soon! 👋
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Get paid like a global citizen. 🌍 With Afriex Global Accounts, you can open your Personal USD Account in minutes. Simple, fast, and stress-free. ✔️ Receive payments from anywhere in the world ✔️ Send to 40+ countries across Africa, Asia, Europe & Canada ✔️ Withdraw directly to your local bank or mobile money account The world is yours, and now your money can move with it. 🚀 Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or professional supporting loved ones, Afriex makes global payments effortless. Download the Afriex app at https://lnkd.in/d9V_7xnE #Afriex #GlobalAccounts #BorderlessPayments #SendMoneyAnywhere
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Afriex Enters China, India & Pakistan: Game-Changer for African Trade & Remittances? Lagos-born fintech Afriex is making bold moves, expanding into China, India, and Pakistan, three of the world’s largest remittance and trade markets. With near-instant cross-border payments, no transaction fees on transfers over $10, and FX-based revenue, Afriex is directly taking on heavyweights like Flutterwave and LemFi in the race to connect Africa to global economies. Why it matters: ➡️ $197B+ annual remittance flows between these Asian giants ➡️ Massive growth in Africa-Asia trade by SMEs ➡️ Real-time transfers that skip SWIFT delays ➡️ Afriex’s plans for a new funding round to fuel further expansion But can Afriex scale and stay compliant in complex global markets? 🔗 Read the full story and find out what this expansion means for Africa’s digital payment revolution: https://lnkd.in/dr3sXyX9 👇 We want to hear from you, what’s your take on Afriex’s next move? Could this be Africa’s next cross-border fintech unicorn? 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments. ✅ Follow Techpression for more stories shaping Africa’s digital economy. #Afriex #AfricanFintech #Remittances #TradeFinance #DigitalPayments #CrossBorderPayments #LagosStartups #AfricaToAsia #Flutterwave #LemFi #DiasporaBanking #FintechNews #StartupAfrica #FintechExpansion #GlobalTrade #EmergingMarkets
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We’re hiring a Head of Treasury at Afriex Help us manage multi-country liquidity, FX strategy, and banking relationships across 4 continents. If you’ve scaled treasury in a global fintech, let’s talk.
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Afriex Asya’ya Açıldı, Sınır Ötesi Ödeme Pazarında Hızlanıyor! Afrika merkezli fintek girişimi Afriex, sınır ötesi ödeme hizmetlerini Çin, Hindistan ve Pakistan gibi Asya’nın en büyük havale pazarlarına taşıyarak küresel büyüme hamlesinde önemli bir adım attı. Bu stratejik genişleme ile Afriex, dış ticaret yapan Afrikalı işletmelerin ve diasporadaki toplulukların bölgedeki ödeme ihtiyaçlarına daha hızlı ve düşük maliyetli çözümler sunmayı hedefliyor. https://lnkd.in/gh888WU2 #Fintech #Fintek #Fintechnews #Token #Blockchain #AI #Kripto #Finance #Blokzincir #BankTech
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Afriex expands to India, China, and Pakistan to unlock real-time cross-border payments for African traders and global diaspora. The fintech, founded by Tope Alabi and Obirije John, offers instant transfers and transparent FX, serving growing demand in global remittance corridors. Afriex previously raised $10M at a $60M valuation and is preparing for a new funding round to scale further. More at: https://lnkd.in/eGPGxBnR #Fintech #Remittances #CrossBorderPayments
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