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SARB seeks to expand digital payments access and reduce transaction costs

Published

16 October 2026

Topic

operational-macro

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Fintech

◆ Geography

South Africa

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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) aims to modernise the country's payments system by expanding digital payments access, enhancing competition, and lowering transaction costs. The reforms will facilitate participation by non-bank payment providers, addressing current barriers such as pricing, accessibility, and consumer awareness.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to act now as new rules will open South Africa's payments system to non-bank providers and lower costs. This is your chance to enter a market transitioning from cash to digital payments.

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1 source · 16 Oct 2026

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Fintechdigital-paymentsfinancial-inclusionregulatory-reformcompetitiontransaction-costs