Global payments technology company OpenWay has secured a significant partnership with a top-tier Moroccan bank to deploy its Way4 platform across North Africa, marking its entry into Francophone Africa, according to a company statement released Tuesday.
This long-term technology agreement with an undisclosed tier-1 bank will drive the bank’s digital transformation strategy and enable financial institutions in Morocco and Tunisia to adopt the Way4 platform. The platform is globally recognized by Gartner and Datos for providing real-time, 24/7 issuing, acquiring, and payment processing services.
Way4 allows institutions to launch digital-first payment services, consolidating diverse payment products—including cards, wallets, cryptocurrencies, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)—onto a single scalable platform. It also features enterprise-grade security and a highly configurable architecture designed to reduce time to market.
To enhance local support, OpenWay is establishing a dedicated regional team in Francophone North Africa. Clients in Morocco and Tunisia will benefit from regional service reinforced by OpenWay’s global delivery expertise and collaboration with Sub-Saharan African partners for cultural alignment.
“Progress in Africa is not a solo act—it is a community journey,” said Jean-Philippe Wolyniec, Regional Sales Director at OpenWay. “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 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 processors worldwide.
