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Partna

by Partna (YC W22) · Since 2018
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Quick facts
VendorPartna (YC W22)
Year launched2018
StatusActive
LocationVictoria Bay 1 Annex, Orchid Road, Lekki, Lagos
Countries servedGlobal
Languages1
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesYES

About Partna

Partna is a B2B payment platform from Partna (YC W22) that helps modern companies launch and operate in Africa. It combines payment processing, API integration, and compliance support so businesses can manage their financial operations effectively. Partna simplifies cross-border transactions and offers a comprehensive suite of tools specifically designed for the African market. The platform enables businesses to connect with local banks and payment providers, ensuring they meet regional regulations. Key capabilities: Payment processing API integration Compliance support Currency conversion Transaction reporting Best for: businesses and startups that need to facilitate payments and simplify financial operations in Africa.

Partna is a modern global payments platform designed to help businesses launch and scale operations across Africa with ease. Backed by Y Combinator, it positions itself as a reliable payments partner for companies that need seamless access to local and international payment rails. With a single Partna account, businesses can access multiple tools that simplify complex financial operations, making cross-border expansion faster and more efficient. At the core of Partna is its Payments API, which allows companies to collect and pay out local currencies while supporting smooth onramp and offramp for users. This unified integration reduces technical overhead and enables developers to build and deploy payment solutions quickly. Complementing this is Partna’s B2B payments and FX capability, which allows businesses to hold USD, pay vendors or employees in local currencies, and convert funds instantly when needed. Partna stands out for its strong focus on speed and reliability. The platform claims to cut launch timelines from months to days, supported by clear, well-structured API documentation.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Enables fast launch of payment operations across African markets
  • Supports local currencies and USD within a single platform
  • Combines payments, payouts, and FX in one unified system
  • Delivers high transaction success for reliable business operations
  • Allows instant currency conversion between USD and local currencies
Cons
  • Requires technical knowledge to fully use API features
  • Less suitable for non-technical or very small businesses
  • Consumer payment features may be limited compared to B2C platforms
  • Initial setup can be complex for advanced use cases
  • Heavy reliance on platform availability for operations

Features

Key features

Payments API

Enables businesses to collect and pay out local currencies while supporting user onramp and offramp through a single integration.

B2B Payments & FX

Allows companies to hold USD, pay vendors or employees in local currencies, and instantly convert between USD and local currencies.

Fast Market Launch

Reduces time to launch operations in African markets from months to just a few days by removing payment complexities.

High Transaction Reliability

Provides a reported 99% transaction success rate to ensure smooth and uninterrupted business operations.

Developer-Friendly Integration

Offers simple and well-structured APIs that allow developers to complete integrations quickly.

Additional features

Unified Payments Platform

Combines multiple payment tools into one account for easier business growth.

Local Currency Collections

Supports receiving payments in various local African currencies.

Local Currency Payouts

Enables payouts to users, vendors, and employees in local currencies.

USD Wallet Functionality

Allows businesses to hold funds in USD securely.

Instant FX Conversion

Supports real-time conversion between USD and local currencies.

Onramp and Offramp Services

Facilitates seamless movement of funds between fiat currencies.

Dedicated Integration Support

Provides one-on-one support from integration through post-launch.

Scalable Infrastructure

Designed to support growing transaction volumes as businesses expand.

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
1
Interface languages
6
Billing currencies

Interface languages

English

Billing currencies

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