As we wrap up 2025, we’re celebrating a year of major progress across the pawaPay platform — all focused on helping merchants process payments reliably, scale faster, and spend less time on operations. Here’s what we delivered:
Crossed 2 billion total transactions
1+ billion processed in 2025 alone.
Surpassed €8 billion in successful payments
€4.2+ billion moved this year.
100% uptime for 12+ months
Zero disruptions to your payments.
For you, this means more successful payments, fewer issues to manage, and confidence to scale.
Designed to improve payment success rates and reduce integration and operational effort.
New V2 API
Easier to integrate, supports more authorisation flows, better initiation success, and improves customer experience.
Improved reconciliation performance
Up to 60% faster payment status accuracy, so you can confirm payments and release goods sooner.
Automated reversals
Incorrectly marked failed transactions are now handled automatically, reducing manual follow-ups.
Statements API
Generate and download wallet statements programmatically for easier reconciliation and reporting.
Multiple partial refunds
Issue more flexible refunds — no workarounds or manual tracking.
Remittances payment type
Cross-border money transfers for International Money Transfer Operators, now supported in multiple markets.
Plus hundreds of improvements to payment quality across all providers!
Helping teams move faster with better visibility, control, and support.
On-request settlements
Request manual settlements straight in the Dashboard.
Faster statement exports
Significantly reduced processing times for statement downloads.
Onboarding improvements
Redesigned sign up, login, and merchant ToS signing flows, AiPrise-powered KYB, and live chat support.
New Help menu
Easier access to docs, tutorials, and support.
General UX, accessibility, and navigation upgrades
A cleaner, more consistent, more intuitive Dashboard experience.
Thanks to everyone who worked with us this year. In 2026, we’ll continue moving toward our mission to connect the world to one billion consumers in Africa.
Payments don’t have to suck!
Happy Holidays,
The pawaPay Team
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