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Nuvei secures license to offer local payment acceptance in South Africa
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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 them to process payments directly within the country.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 6 sources have reported it between 14 Oct 2026 and 15 Oct 2026.
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You can enter the South African payments market more directly now that Nuvei has cleared local licensing. This means new opportunities to offer locally processed payment services and reduce dependence on cross-border processors.
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6 sources · first reported 14 Oct 2026 · latest 15 Oct 2026
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