NALA, a fast-growing African fintech focused on cross-border payments, has announced a strategic partnership with Southeast Asian fintech BigPay and confirmed its expansion into Ghana after securing approval from the Bank of Ghana. The move marks a significant milestone in NALA’s mission to simplify and lower the cost of international money transfers for Africans at home and in the diaspora.
Through the partnership with BigPay, NALA will enable seamless remittance flows between Asia, Africa, and key global markets. BigPay, backed by Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group), brings strong payment infrastructure, digital wallet capabilities, and a wide user base across Southeast Asia. By integrating these capabilities, NALA aims to enhance transaction speed, transparency, and reliability for users sending money to African countries, including Ghana.
Ghana’s inclusion in NALA’s network follows regulatory approval from the central bank, underscoring the company’s commitment to compliance and consumer protection. With Ghana being one of West Africa’s largest recipients of remittances, the expansion positions NALA to tap into a market with strong demand for affordable, fast, and secure cross-border payments. According to industry data, remittance inflows play a critical role in supporting household income, education, healthcare, and small business growth in the country.
For Ghanaian users, NALA’s entry promises lower transaction fees, competitive exchange rates, and faster settlement times compared to traditional money transfer services. Customers will be able to receive funds directly into bank accounts or mobile money wallets, aligning with Ghana’s rapidly growing digital financial ecosystem.
The partnership also reflects a broader trend of collaboration between African fintechs and global payment players to bridge fragmented financial systems. By connecting BigPay’s Asian footprint with NALA’s African rails, the two companies aim to unlock new corridors for trade, remittances, and digital commerce.
NALA’s expansion into Ghana builds on its existing presence in other African markets and strengthens its ambition to become a leading pan-African payments platform. As regulatory support and fintech adoption continue to grow across the continent, partnerships like this are expected to accelerate financial inclusion and make cross-border transactions more accessible for millions of Africans worldwide.
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