Flashchange named “Company of the Year”

By John Paul

Flashchange, a Nigerian fintech company founded by Bidemi Oke, received “Company of the Year” at the Sun Awards. The honor places the company in digital payments whose business processes billions of transactions for global brands, SMEs, and entrepreneurs on the African continent.

In 2023, Flashchange further solidified its market dominance by expanding into other global markets as well as introducing new products and services specifically tailored to Africa’s fast-evolving digital economy. From enabling easy cross-border trade to fueling e-commerce platforms and mobile wallets, its infrastructure has become the backbone of financial inclusion for millions.

Named in Nigeria as the shining light of African innovation, Flashchange characterizes corporate excellence by integrating technology, trust, and value to build a payments system that brings Nigeria together with the global world.

The Sun Awards, which honor excellence in the money transfer sector like money transfer operators, gift cards, fintech firms, and telecommunication companies, recognized Flashchange for its activities in cross-border payments and financial inclusion. The award also identifies Flashchange’s efforts to enter international markets and introduce products that are appropriate for Africa’s emerging digital economy.

Flashchange operations director Bidemi Oke commented on the announcement, further stating that the designation is a reflection of the company’s innovations in the payment industry and its impact on changing cross-border payments. He emphasized Flashchange’s drive to connect Africa with the rest of the world through seamless payment solutions and referred to the designation as a sign of leadership in the African payments sector.

Flashchange’s business portfolio includes Flashchange for Business and cross-border remittance functionalities, and the company highlights its infrastructure as a building block for financial inclusion among millions of users and partners like diaspora populations.

The award marks Flashchange’s position within the broader payments ecosystem of Africa and its continued role in cross-border remittance and e-commerce.