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Growth shouldn’t wait. Neither should you.
who we are
We’re a diverse, driven team of card issuing experts united by a shared goal: making money move smarter across Africa. With a blend of deep industry knowledge and fresh, bold thinking, the Scale team brings together the right mix of experience, energy, and innovation to lead the future of financial infrastructure.
scale it like you mean it.
what we do
We make it simple to launch and grow card programs across Africa. From seamless card issuing and intelligent network optimisation to full-scale managed services, we give fintechs and banks the tools they need to build, scale, and succeed.
card issuing
Africa’s Simplest Card Issuing Partner
Scale makes card issuing seem effortless – whether virtual, physical, or digital, in any currency.
We’ve simplified everything so you can focus on growth.
network optimisation
Network Optimiser for Africa
Scale’s Network Optimiser transforms how banks, fintechs, and telcos manage their payment network fees across Africa.
We’ve turned a complex and confusing process into a streamlined solution.
managed services
Managed Services for African Payments
Scale’s Managed Services provide comprehensive consulting and operational support for payment businesses across Africa.
Our expert team delivers strategic guidance, implementation and growth excellence independent of platform choices.
people and payments.
who we work with
underdogs in africa podcast
In the vibrant and rapidly evolving African fintech landscape, some of the most compelling stories remain untold. The Underdogs in Africa podcast, hosted by Scale, shines a spotlight on the innovative change-makers who are revolutionising payments and financial technology across the continent—individuals who have overcome immense barriers yet rarely grace the main stages of industry events or make headlines.
This isn’t your typical corporate podcast. Underdogs in Africa delve beyond the brands to celebrate the human stories, the personal journeys, and the authentic voices behind Africa’s fintech evolution. Each episode features candid, free-flowing conversations with these incredible heroes, exploring their challenges, triumphs, and visions for the future of payments and more, in Africa.
markets
We’re proud to support ambitious fintechs, banks, and platforms across key African markets. Our clients and partners are reshaping financial services in these regions, and we’re here to help them do it—securely and seamlessly.