Network International and Compass Plus Technologies celebrate 20 years powering digital payments across Africa

UAE, 05 May 2026: Network International (Network), a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Compass Plus Technologies, an international provider of retail banking and payments software, celebrated 20 years of collaboration and evolution as both companies remain committed to supporting digital payment innovation.

Since 2006, Network and Compass Plus have been working together to innovate and elevate digital commerce across Africa. Network’s secure and agile payment technologies have helped financial institutions grow across more than 40 African markets, underpinned by a processing environment that brings together Network’s regional expertise, product and services layer offering core, value added services and operational services as well as  Compass Plus Technologies’ product suite - spanning switching, card management, card personalisation and fraud management systems, and to deliver a scalable platform. 

Murat Cagri Suzer, Group Chief Executive Officer at Network International, commented: “Twenty years ago, we made a strategic commitment to build the payments infrastructure that would power Africa’s digital economy — and today, with more than 160 banks across the continent processing on our platform, that commitment has delivered real, measurable impact. Our focus has always been on creating secure, scalable solutions that drive financial inclusion and support economic growth across Africa. Compass Plus Technologies has been a partner in that journey that continues to serve the evolving needs of financial institutions across the region.”

“Network International has consistently been at the forefront of payments innovation in Africa,” said Maria Nottingham, Managing Director and Founder at Compass Plus Technologies. “We are proud to have supported their growth over the past two decades and to have worked together to build a robust and scalable processing platform that enables financial institutions across the continent to deliver modern payment services.”

Twenty years of partnership marks a significant milestone — and a strong foundation for what comes next. As Africa’s payments landscape continues to evolve, Network International and Compass Plus Technologies remain focused on delivering the innovation and infrastructure that financial institutions across the continent need to grow.

About Compass Plus Technologies:

Compass Plus Technologies is passionate about payments technology and architecting it properly for the needs of today and tomorrow. From start-ups and industry disruptors to recognised innovators and market leaders, our exceptional technology puts our customers in the driving seat and ultimately in control of their payment ecosystems. Together, we deliver ground-breaking and industry-leading products and services with uncontested ease and proven time-to-market. compassplustechnologies.com

About Network International

Network International is the Middle East and Africa’s leading fintech company. Our purpose is to help businesses and economies grow by simplifying payments and commerce. We serve a diverse ecosystem of banks, fintechs, telcos, merchants, governments, and public sector entities spanning 50+ countries – empowering our partners with innovative technology, value-added services, and deep expertise in payment systems and infrastructure. Our 3,000+ team strength on the ground works closely with 250+ financial institutions and 240,000+ merchants to deliver reliable, scalable, and future-ready payment and fintech solutions across the region.