Protocol
Payments

Clixpesa

Region
Clixpesa
South Africa
Targeted SDGs
8. Decent work and economic growth
Description
Clixpesa is an effort to build a borderless, customer-centric, all in one platform to serve as a trusted companion to manage money while giving back control to our users.
Impact
Clixpesa simplifies financial services in Kenya and beyond by bringing crypto tools to everyday users. It makes sending money and crypto nearly fee-free, helps people earn interest on their deposits, and rewards users with discounts and perks. It also supports traditional communal saving systems like chamas (RoSCAs), which lets groups pool and share funds securely and automatically.
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