Yellow Card
Founded 2016 · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Estimated rates Yellow Card API for stablecoin rates + published fee estimates
Supported currencies
20
Supported countries
34
Transfer methods
Bank Transfer, Mobile Money, Crypto Deposit, Stablecoin
Typical speed
Stablecoin transactions typically confirmed within minutes. Fiat settlements via mobile money or bank transfer vary by country, typically same-day to 1 business day.
Fee model
Fees vary by transaction type and country. Stablecoin on/off-ramp fees apply. B2B infrastructure pricing available for business partners.
Website
API docs: https://docs.yellowcard.io
Download: iOS App Store · Google Play
Regulation & Licenses
- South Africa — FSCA (Crypto Asset Service Provider license)
- VASP licenses in 20+ African countries
- Nigeria — registered with relevant authorities
- Botswana, Mauritius, Namibia — licensed
Key Facts
- Founded in 2016 by Chris Maurice and Justin Poiroux; launched in Nigeria in 2019.
- Operates across 34 countries, including 20+ in Africa — one of the largest licensed stablecoin infrastructure providers on the continent.
- Licensed as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) by South Africa's FSCA.
- Pivoted to B2B stablecoin infrastructure in 2026, powering payments, fiat settlements, and custody for businesses.
- Backed by investors including Blockchain Capital, Polychain Capital, and Block (formerly Square).
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