Wednesday
September 23
2026

Algeria’s Fintech Era Begins as Telecom Giant Djezzy Secures Country’s First PSP License

Algeria’s central bank has granted its first authorization for a non-bank payment provider, marking a formal step toward establishing a regulated financial technology sector in North Africa’s largest economy.

Photo courtesy of USAID Digital Development.

Source: Launch Base Africa (link opens in a new window)

Categories
Finance, Telecommunications
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digital payments, fintech, regulations