Paga Group Ltd, Nigeria’s pioneering mobile payments and financial services company led by Tayo Oviosu, expands into the U.S. with digital banking built for Africans abroad, starting with the Nigerian diaspora.
The new service gives access to FDIC-insured U.S. accounts, Visa cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and seamless transfers between the U.S. and Nigeria.
This launch marks a major step toward borderless banking and empowering millions of Africans to participate fully in global commerce.
For many Africans living in the U.S., basic financial services such as opening a bank account or sending money home are often costly and inaccessible. Paga’s new platform allows diaspora users to open and manage U.S. bank accounts using only valid identification and a U.S. residential address. The rollout begins with the Nigerian community in the U.S., which has grown significantly over the last four decades.
Paga’s U.S.-based digital accounts come with physical and virtual Visa debit cards that integrate with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Plaid. This allows customers link popular third-party apps such as Robinhood and Venmo, as well as conduct transfers to both U.S. and Nigerian bank accounts. Expansion to additional African countries is planned in the coming phases of the rollout.
And unlike traditional remittance services, Paga positions its offering as a full banking and payments platform designed to enable Africans abroad to participate in global commerce while maintaining strong financial ties to their home countries. This “one wallet” approach specifically targets people who straddle continents, providing a streamlined solution for their financial needs.
Mr. Oviosu comments:
Hello, America! Paga has officially landed 🇺🇸
We’re unlocking a new era of financial freedom for the African Diaspora, beginning with the Nigerian community.
Learn more about the Paga US Account here: https://www.mypaga.com/home/#downloads