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Nuvei Secures License to Offer Local Payment Acceptance in South Africa

Published

15 October 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

South Africa

◆ Source

Read at glenbrook.com →

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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Nuvei has obtained a license to offer local payment acceptance services in South Africa, enabling it to process payments within the country directly.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 6 sources have reported it between 14 Oct 2026 and 15 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now enter South Africa’s payments market without relying on third-party processors. This licence simplifies onboarding local clients and opens new revenue avenues for your payment solutions.

◆ Coverage

6 sources · first reported 14 Oct 2026 · latest 15 Oct 2026

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