Pay the world from Africa.

Convert XAF and other African currencies, pay partners and subsidiaries in 10 major currencies, and follow every transfer to the end. One clear price, and real people to help.

  • Rate held 24 h
  • Typically settled in 48 h
  • Proof of payment every time
FCFAXAF Central African CFA francFCFAXOF West African CFA francUSD US dollarEUR EuroGBP British poundCHF Swiss francJPY Japanese yenCAD Canadian dollarAUD Australian dollarNZD New Zealand dollarSEK Swedish kronaNOK Norwegian krone
Douala→Shenzhen· USDLibreville→Paris· EURAbidjan→Dubai· USDDakar→London· GBPYaoundé→Hamburg· EURPointe-Noire→Houston· USDCotonou→Guangzhou· USDDouala→Geneva· CHFMalabo→Madrid· EURLomé→Tokyo· JPYAbidjan→Montreal· CADN'Djamena→Istanbul· USD
0 hYour rate held once you accept the quote
0 hTypical settlement, once funds and documents are in
0Major currencies to pay in
0+Countries where you can pay

From quote to credit, in four steps.

Scroll to follow a real payment, from the first quote to the proof of payment.

01

Get a quote in seconds

Enter the amount and the currency. You see one all-in rate and the exact amount received, before you commit. Accept it, and the rate is held for 24 hours.

New quote
You send
6,620,000FCFAXAF
All-in rate1 EUR = 662.00 XAF
Beneficiary receives
10,000.00EUR
BeneficiaryNorthwind SAS
FeesIncluded in the rate
ArrivesTypically within 48 h
Rate held for 24 h once you accept
Accept quote
02

Add the invoice. We read it for you.

Beneficiary, bank details, invoice number and amount are filled in automatically. You check and confirm, and our team reviews the file before you pay.

Invoice
BeneficiaryNorthwind SAS
IBANFR76 3000 4000 1500 …
Invoice no.FA-2026-0412
Amount10,000.00 EUR
Confirm details
03

Send your funds, your way

Transfer to the account shown in your quote, or pay in one click from your Volta balance. We confirm as soon as your funds arrive.

Send funds
Pay from balance25,400,000 XAF available
Bank transferTo the account in your quote
Amount6,620,000 XAF
ReferenceVOL-7K2QPM
FeesIncluded in the rate
Pay 6,620,000 XAF
04

Credited, with the proof

Your beneficiary is paid and you receive the proof of payment, ready to share. Every step is in your history, with a receipt.

10,000.00 EUR credited to Northwind SAS
Quote accepted09:12
Documents verified10:40
Funds sent14:05
Beneficiary creditedNext day
Proof of paymentSWIFT · PDF

Pay wherever your business goes.

Manufacturers in China, partners in Europe, a subsidiary in Paris or Dubai, a software provider in the United States: one quote, one rate held for 24 hours, one transfer you can follow.

  • EurozoneEUR
  • ChinaUSD
  • United KingdomGBP
  • United StatesUSD
  • United Arab EmiratesUSD
  • SwitzerlandCHF

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Whatever your business pays for abroad.

Built for your finance team.

  • Your team, your rulesInvite colleagues and choose what each person can do.
  • Two-person approvalSensitive operations, such as withdrawals, need a second approval.
  • Ready for your accountingReceipts, proofs of payment and statements, to download at any time.
  • Several companies, one loginSwitch between your companies without logging out.

Clear for you. Careful with your money.

No hidden costsOne all-in rate and the exact amount received, before you commit.
Documents checked firstWe review your file with you before you pay, to avoid blocked payments.
Tracked like a parcelQuote, documents, funds sent, beneficiary credited: you always know where things stand.
Real peopleA team that knows your corridors answers you, by chat, email or phone.

Questions businesses ask us.

Who can use Volta?
Registered businesses only: importers, distributors, manufacturers, service companies and groups that pay across borders. We do not serve individuals for personal payments.
Which currencies do you work with?
The Central and West African CFA francs (XAF and XOF), with other African currencies depending on the corridor, and the major currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD, AUD, NZD, SEK and NOK.
How is my rate set, and how long is it held?
Your quote shows one all-in rate and the exact amount your beneficiary receives. When you accept, the rate is locked and held for 24 hours while you complete your payment.
How long does a payment take?
Typically within 48 hours once your funds and documents are received. Some payments can take up to 5 business days, depending on the banks involved and public holidays.
What documents do I need?
To open your account: your company registration, articles of association, tax number, proof of address and ID for directors and owners of 25% or more. For each payment: the invoice or pro forma invoice.

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Your next international payment starts here.

Open your account in about 10 minutes. For registered businesses.

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Product

Exchange and pay across borders, with nothing left to guess

Volta converts African currencies into the major world currencies and pays your beneficiaries abroad, with one clear quote and a guided process.

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Our services

One account, every cross-border need

01

Currency exchange

Convert African currencies into USD, EUR, GBP and other major currencies.

  • One all-in rate, shown before you commit
  • Rate locked when you accept
  • Indicative rates outside market hours, confirmed before you transfer

02

International payments

Send funds to business beneficiaries abroad, directly to their bank account.

  • Suppliers, service providers and your own entities
  • Saved beneficiaries for your next payments
  • Proof of payment for each beneficiary

03

Live tracking

Follow each payment step by step, from your quote to your beneficiary's account.

  • Quote, documents, funds received, funds sent, credited
  • Proof of payment ready to share
  • Email updates at each key step

04

Batch payments

Pay many invoices at once, even in different currencies, with one single transfer.

  • One reference and one total per currency
  • Every invoice detailed, ready for your audit

05

Volta balance

Deposit funds in advance and settle your next quotes instantly, without a new transfer.

  • Credited once our team has confirmed receipt
  • Every movement in your statement

06

Invoices read for you

Upload your invoices: beneficiary and bank details are filled in automatically, and you confirm them.

  • Missing details highlighted, never guessed
  • Statements and invoices for your accounting

How it works

From quote to settlement in four steps

Watch how it works

01

Get a quote

Tell us the amount, the currency and who you are paying. You see the rate and the amount received upfront.

02

Lock your rate

Accept the quote: the rate is locked, and you have 24 hours to add your beneficiaries and invoices.

03

Send funds and documents

Transfer to the account shown or pay from your balance, and upload your proof of transfer.

04

Funds delivered

We pay your beneficiary and share the proof of payment, with a receipt for your records.

Built for your operations

What businesses pay with Volta

From the goods on your shelves to the machines on your sites and the teams in your subsidiaries.

Imports and inventory

Pay manufacturers and wholesalers abroad for the goods you import and resell, from electronics and textiles to building materials.

Machinery and equipment

Buy construction equipment, industrial machines, vehicles and spare parts, with your rate locked before you commit.

Freight, shipping and customs

Settle freight forwarders, shipping lines and logistics partners so your goods leave the port on time.

Intra-company transfers

Fund a subsidiary, settle intra-group invoices or send money back to headquarters, with every transfer documented.

Services, software and fees

Pay software subscriptions, consultants, training, licences and professional fees abroad.

Raw materials and commodities

Source raw materials, agricultural inputs and packaging from international suppliers for your production.

Have a payment to make?

Get a clear quote in minutes, or talk to our team about your corridor.

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Coverage

Where Volta operates

We serve businesses in Africa paying suppliers and partners in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. Other destinations are possible on request.

Container port and ship

We serve registered businesses in Central and West Africa. Ask us about other African countries.

Payments to business beneficiaries across Europe, including the United Kingdom, in EUR, GBP and other European currencies.

China, Japan and the major trade and financial hubs of Asia and the Middle East.

Payments to business beneficiaries in the United States and Canada.

Before you transact: availability depends on the country, the currency and the purpose of the payment, and some countries require enhanced checks. Contact us to confirm a corridor, and see our prohibited and restricted countries.

Currencies

The currencies we work with

African currencies depending on the corridor, and the major world currencies.

African currencies

XAFCentral African CFA franc
XOFWest African CFA franc
Other currenciesDepending on the corridor: ask us

Major currencies (G10)

USDUS dollar
EUREuro
GBPBritish pound
JPYJapanese yen
CHFSwiss franc
CADCanadian dollar
AUDAustralian dollar
NZDNew Zealand dollar
SEKSwedish krona
NOKNorwegian krone
Compliance

Compliance that protects your payments

We check every business and every payment carefully, so that your money reaches the right beneficiary without being blocked along the way.

We know our clients

We serve registered businesses only. Before any transaction, we verify the company, its directors and the people who own or control it.

We review your documents with you

Each payment is backed by an invoice or equivalent document. We check it with you before you pay, to avoid rejections later.

We screen every payment

Clients, beneficiaries and counterparties are screened against international sanctions lists before every transaction.

We monitor activity

Unusual patterns are reviewed by our team, and we may ask for more information before a payment proceeds.

We keep records securely

Documents and transaction records are kept securely for at least five years, with strict access controls.

Our partners in Africa

For local payment processing, we work with payment service providers (PSPs) in Africa.

We do not serve certain countries and activities: see our prohibited industries and countries. Company and registration details are available on our legal information page.
Why Volta

No surprises. No black box.

Most international payments leave you guessing twice: what they will really cost, and when they will really arrive. Volta shows you both, before you pay.

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Transparent pricing

Know the full price before you commit

Our margin is included in one all-in rate shown in your quote. If a fee ever applies, for example for a returned payment, it is set out in your agreement before you transact.

How your price is calculated

Typical bank transferThe usual way

You send5,000,000 XAF
Exchange rateKnown after the debit
Intermediary feesDeducted along the way
StatusUnknown
Your beneficiary receives?
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With VoltaBefore you pay

You send5,000,000 XAF
Exchange rate1 EUR = 662.00 XAF · locked
Our marginIncluded in the rate
StatusTracked at every step
Your beneficiary receives7,552.87 EUR

Illustrative example. Your actual rate is shown in your quote.

Transparent settlement

Always know where your payment is

A payment that disappears for days is stressful for you and for your beneficiary. With Volta, you follow it like a parcel, from quote to credit.

Status at every stepQuote, rate, documents, funds sent, beneficiary credited.
A receipt for your recordsProof of payment to share with your beneficiary.
A person to askIf something needs attention, we tell you and help fix it.
What sets us apart

More than a transfer

Built for African currencies

African currencies are our starting point, not an afterthought.

Compliance that helps

We check your documents with you before you pay, so your payment is not blocked later.

Documented end to end

Quotes, receipts, invoices and statements, available whenever you need them.

Real people

Questions about a payment? Our team answers, not a ticket queue.

See your full price before you pay

Request a quote and compare it with your current provider.

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Contact

Let's talk business

Tell us about your business and the corridor you need: our team replies with a tailored answer.

Send us a message

We use your details only to answer your request.

Careers

Help African businesses trade with the world

We are building a simpler, more transparent way for African businesses to pay across borders. We are looking for people who care about doing that well.

How we work

What we value

Transparency

We say what things cost and how long they take, to our clients and to each other.

Rigour

We move other people's money. Getting the details right is part of the job, every day.

Ownership

We take problems from start to finish, and we don't wait to be asked.

Impact

Every payment we make easier helps an African business trade with the world.

Open positions

Join the team

No open positions right now

We are not recruiting at the moment, but we are always happy to hear from talented people. Send us your CV and tell us how you would like to contribute.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about opening an account, our rates and how your payments work.

Getting started

Who can use Volta?
Volta serves registered businesses only: importers, exporters, distributors, manufacturers, service companies and groups that pay across borders. We do not offer services to individuals for personal payments. Contact us to check that we serve your country.
How long does it take to open an account?
Usually within 48 hours once we have received all your documents. Sending a complete file at once is the fastest way to get started.
What documents do I need?
Your business registration (for example your RCCM), your articles of association, your tax identification number (for example your NIU), a recent proof of address, and a valid ID for each director and each person who owns or controls 25% or more of the business. For each payment, we also ask for the invoice or pro forma invoice.
How do I sign the agreement?
Online, once: our Terms of Service are signed electronically on the platform before your first quote, and you can download a copy at any time.

Rates and pricing

How is my exchange rate set?
Our rates follow the foreign exchange market and are published every business day. Your quote shows one all-in rate, our margin included, and the exact amount your beneficiary receives before you commit. Outside market hours, the rate shown is indicative and is confirmed at the next publication, before you transfer.
How long is my rate held?
Once you accept your quote, the rate is locked and held for 24 hours while you add your beneficiaries and invoices. It does not change during that time.
Is there a minimum amount?
There is no fixed minimum on the platform. For large amounts, contact our team to plan your payment.
Which currencies do you work with?
The Central and West African CFA francs (XAF and XOF), other African currencies depending on the corridor, and the major currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD, AUD, NZD, SEK and NOK.

Payments

How long does a payment take?
Typically within 48 hours once your funds and documents are received. Some payments can take up to 5 business days, depending on the banks involved and public holidays.
How can I track my payment?
You follow each payment step by step on the platform: quote accepted, documents verified, funds received, funds sent and beneficiary credited. A receipt and the proof of payment are available for your records.
Can I pay several invoices at once?
Yes. Upload all your invoices, even in different currencies: each currency gets its own reference and total, and you make a single transfer for the whole batch.
What happens if a payment is returned?
If a payment cannot be completed, for example because the beneficiary's bank rejects it, we tell you right away and the funds are returned to you, less any bank charges and exchange difference, as set out in your agreement. Double-checking your beneficiary's details is the best way to avoid this.

Security and support

Where do my funds go?
You transfer to the account shown in your quote, held through the payment partners we work with. Your funds are used only to execute your transaction.
How do you protect my information?
Your documents are stored in private storage with encryption and strict access controls, and are only used to provide our services and meet our legal obligations. See our privacy policy.
How can I contact you?
Our team is available Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 18:00 GMT. Use the chat on this site, email us at info@voltasquare.com, or see all the options on our contact page.
Still have a question? Our team replies Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00 GMT.
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