Verto Launched Multi-Currency Corporate Visa Card
The new financial product enables African businesses to manage international spending across 11 supported currencies.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Business Travel
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Fintech company Verto has partnered with Visa to launch a multi-currency corporate card designed to streamline cross-border payments for African businesses. The platform offers global acceptance at 150 million merchant locations.
Why it matters
The card aims to eliminate payment friction and high foreign-exchange costs for African enterprises that conduct regular international transactions. By linking cards directly to Verto wallets, businesses can bypass manual transfers and benefit from zero markups on eligible currencies.
The card is accepted at 150 million global merchants and supports 11 currencies, including the US dollar, euro, and Japanese yen. An additional 160 currencies are available via indirect access.
The players
Verto
Verto is a financial technology company that provides cross-border payment solutions for businesses operating in Africa.
Visa
Visa is a global digital payments company that provides the underlying infrastructure for this corporate card product.
The details
Businesses manage transactions through Verto's digital platform, which allows for granular spending controls based on merchant categories, transaction times, and dates. Security is maintained through 3D Secure authentication protocols, requiring in-app confirmation or passcodes.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: Verto officially launched the multi-currency corporate Visa card.
Travel Outlook
This move reflects the ongoing expansion of Africa-focused cross-border fintech payment platforms seeking to capture the growing international business market. It follows a pattern set by regional efforts to modernize business finance infrastructure and reduce the costs of global transactions.
African businesses can now automate international expenses without the need for manual currency transfers or unexpected FX markups. Travelers and business owners should manage their specific transaction settings through the Verto dashboard to optimize their spending limits and security.
The takeaway
This corporate card represents a significant shift in simplifying complex currency management for businesses operating in volatile markets. Organizations should leverage these digital controls to reduce operational overhead when managing global team travel and supply chain expenses.
What happens next
Verto intends to integrate the new corporate cards with Google Pay and plans to roll out a Cards-as-a-Service model for banks and fintech firms.
Further reading
For more on the evolving infrastructure of corporate spending, visit our Business Travel section.
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