Global payments technology firm OpenWay has signed a significant deal with a top-tier Moroccan bank to deploy its Way4 platform across North Africa, marking the company’s entry into Francophone Africa, according to a statement released Tuesday.
This long-term technology partnership with an undisclosed tier-1 bank will power the bank’s digital transformation roadmap. It will enable financial institutions in Morocco and Tunisia to adopt the Way4 platform, recognized globally by Gartner and Datos for its real-time, 24/7 issuing, acquiring, and processing capabilities.
The Way4 platform allows institutions to launch digital-first payment services, consolidate payment products—including cards, wallets, cryptocurrencies, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)—on a single platform, and scale operations seamlessly across regions. The platform also provides enterprise-grade security and a highly configurable architecture that accelerates time to market.
To ensure strong local support, OpenWay is establishing a dedicated regional team in Francophone North Africa. Clients in Morocco and Tunisia will benefit from regional service backed by OpenWay’s global delivery expertise and enhanced by collaboration with partners in Sub-Saharan Africa to maintain cultural relevance.
Jean-Philippe Wolyniec, Regional Sales Director at OpenWay, stated, “Progress in Africa is not a solo act—it is a community journey. We are proud to co-create impact with our clients and support their mission to deliver inclusive, secure, and future-ready payment experiences.”
OpenWay currently supports major financial players such as Equity Bank in Kenya and fintech startup SanuPay in Ethiopia. This expansion into Francophone Africa further strengthens OpenWay’s position as a leading global provider of cloud-based payment software, serving tier-1 and tier-2 banks, fintechs, and payment processors worldwide.
