M-PESA has been recognised among the Top 100 cross-border payment platforms for 2026 by FXC Intelligence, a London-based research and data firm that tracks and analyses the global cross-border payments industry.
The award is a global acknowledgement of platforms redefining how money moves seamlessly across borders in real time.
What began as a simple local transfer service 19 years ago has evolved into a global financial services ecosystem accessible in over 170 countries.
Today, M-PESA enables international money transfers, supports remittances and merchant payments, and continues to expand through integrations with leading global payment networks.
This evolution is central to how FXC Intelligence views its impact. As FXC Intelligence CEO and Founder Daniel Webber notes, “M-PESA has transformed financial access across East Africa, growing from a domestic mobile money service into a platform with genuine international reach that is central to the daily financial lives of millions of people.”
By making cross-border payments seamless, Safaricom is opening global markets for entrepreneurs, keeping families connected and fuelling economic growth.