Mar 20, 2025
Cross Switch, a global provider of payment processing solutions, announces that Tim Davis, Global CEO, and Mark Chirnside, Global Chief Revenue Officer & CEO Africa, will be attending Pay360 in London next week. As one of the more significant gatherings in the payments industry, Pay360 provides a key platform for thought leaders, financial institutions, and fintechs to discuss the future of payments and digital finance.
With operations live in Morocco, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Ghana, South Africa, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, and Chile, Cross Switch is focused on delivering scalable and secure payment solutions for businesses operating in high-growth markets. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including e-commerce platforms, banks, payment service providers (PSPs), and large-scale merchants requiring seamless and efficient payment processing.
Cross Switch’s CS+ platform is a comprehensive, client-centric payment processing solution designed to streamline both local and cross-border transactions. CS+ enables businesses to connect with payment providers and payment methods worldwide through a single integration, eliminating the need for multiple APIs and reducing operational complexity. The platform orchestrates payments across providers, acquirers, and banks, ensuring transactions are intelligently routed for optimal performance, lower costs, and higher authorisation rates.
Beyond transaction processing, CS+ offers consolidated reporting, risk management, and fraud prevention tools, allowing businesses to analyse payment data in a unified manner while enhancing security and compliance. Trusted by leading merchants, online marketplaces, fintech companies, banks, and PSPs, CS+ empowers businesses to scale efficiently without the burden of payment infrastructure management.
“Pay360 is an essential forum for industry collaboration, where key players can exchange insights on the latest advancements in digital payments,” said Tim Davis, Global CEO of Cross Switch. “Our participation reflects our commitment to supporting businesses with robust, scalable payment solutions that address the complexities of both emerging and established markets.”
Mark Chirnside, Global CRO & CEO Africa, added: “The demand for seamless, cross-border transactions continues to grow, particularly in high-growth economies. At Pay360, we look forward to engaging with industry leaders and discussing how Cross Switch’s technology can help businesses navigate the evolving payments landscape with greater efficiency and reliability.”
As the digital payments sector continues to expand, Cross Switch remains at the forefront of innovation, equipping merchants, banks, and PSPs with the tools needed to optimise payment processes and enhance customer experiences.
For those attending Pay360, Tim Davis and Mark Chirnside will be available to discuss the latest trends in digital payments and explore potential partnerships.
About Cross Switch
Founded in 2021, Cross Switch is a leading provider of advanced payment processing technology, specialising in emerging markets. The company empowers merchants, banks, fintechs, and PSPs with secure, compliant, and scalable payment solutions, enabling seamless transactions and business expansion. With a growing presence across multiple regions, Cross Switch continues to drive innovation and financial inclusion through its technology-driven approach.
For more information, visit www.cross-switch.com
Mar 8, 2023
Cross Switch Ghana LTD, and Cross Switch (https://www.Cross-Switch.com) International S.A.R.L. are pleased to announce that Cross Switch Ghana LTD has obtained approval from the Bank of Ghana to operate as an Enhanced Payment Service Provider.
Cross Switch Ghana LTD was recently granted approval by the Bank of Ghana to operate as an Enhanced Payment Service Provider (EPSP). As an EPSP, Cross Switch Ghana is set to leverage its payments and technology infrastructure to digitise merchant payments, collections and disbursements for ecommerce, remittances as well as for financial inclusion.
The payments space in Ghana has been growing since the Bank of Ghana introduced the Payment Systems and Services Act (2019) and the National Payment Systems Strategic Plan (2019-2024) to create an enabling regulatory environment which fosters efficient payments, improves financial inclusion and enhances financial innovations. Concurrently, there has been strong growth in mobile money as well as other payments mechanisms. Merchants are increasingly looking for innovative, robust and scalable services such as those provided by Cross Switch Ghana and our services will enable our merchants and partners to connect and reach out to a wider customer base with state-of-the-art services. https://Cross-SwitchGhana.com
Mr. Saqib Nazir, CEO of Cross Switch Ghana said “Cross Switch Ghana, as part of the Cross Switch Group of Companies, is excited about this next step of our journey as an EPSP. We look forward to tapping into the Group’s knowledge base and expertise to provide innovative solutions to the challenges that emerging markets face. We expect to contribute significantly to the digital payments ecosystem in Africa and thus contribute to Africa’s development.”
Cross Switch International S.A.R.L. , led by Tim Davis, is a pan-African focused fintech with extensive knowledge and experience managing payment systems across emerging markets. It has developed a state-of-the-art payments platform (CS+) which is being deployed both within Africa and across other markets. Cross Switch has acquired and established a number of African technology and payments businesses. Its technology supports all payment methods utilised across the African continent. Enabling local and international merchants to send and receive monies within local markets, across Africa and into and out of Africa. Cross Switch has established and invested in companies in Benin, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa. It is expanding rapidly across Africa through green field ventures, partnerships and acquisitions, with a focus on Western Africa. Cross Switch recently announced its acquisition of a 50% stake in Vantage Payment Systems, a leading Moroccan fintech providing online payment solutions. https://www.Cross-Switch.com https://VPSCorp.ma https://Payzone.ma
Cross Switch’s CEO, Tim Davis, remarked “We have witnessed the evolution of Cross Switch Ghana from a local fintech company to a licensed Enhanced PSP. Sharing a common set of values and a common mission to democratize technology and drive social impact across Africa. With their exceptional team and proven ability to provide relevant value-added services, we believe the company will excel in the fast-moving fintech space.”
Feb 16, 2023
Fuelling democratisation of payments in the Moroccan market with innovative – trustworthy – agile – simple – quality solutions.
CROSS SWITCH and Equity Invest are pleased to announce that CROSS SWITCH has acquired a 50% stake in Vantage Payment Systems.
Vantage Payment Systems (VPS), is a leading Moroccan fintech providing simple and secure online payment solutions. Since its establishment in 2014, VPS has acquired in-depth expertise in local payment methods in Morocco and the technology required to support its business. To meet the needs of its customers in the new digital age. VPS offers various multi-channel payment services to e-commerce merchants, e-Gov, and multiple customers in different sectors. It owns the brands Payzone and Payexpress and also manages a number of prepaid card programs with different partners. (VPScorp.ma) (Payzone.ma).
As part of the transaction, VPS has raised its capital to 10 Million Dhs, has nominated Mr Mustapha Badr Ezzaman as managing director and its founder, Mr. Ali Bettahi, as President of its board. VPS has also nominated a new board with different members from the fintech industry with deep international experience.
Cross Switch Luxembourg (CSL), led by Tim Davis, is a pan-African focused fintech with extensive knowledge and experience managing payment systems across emerging markets. It has developed a state-of-the-art payments platform (CS+) and has acquired and established a number of African technology and payments businesses. CSL’s technology supports all payment methods utilised across the African continent. Enabling local and international merchants to send and receive monies within local markets, across Africa and into and out of Africa. CSL has established in Benin, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa and is expanding rapidly across Africa through green field ventures, partnerships and acquisitions. www.Cross-Switch.com
Equity Invest (EI), is a Morocco based technology holding company which invests in leaders in their respective sectors at the forefront of technology. Providing innovative solutions to its clients from various sectors such as banking, industry, public institutions, defence, cities, and private companies. EI remains a 50% shareholder of VPS. In addition to VPS, EI also owns significant interests in different technology companies in different sectors: Fintech, energy, security and IT, and digital services. EI was founded by Mr. Ali Bettahi in 2014, and has ambitions to become a leading technology operator in Africa.
