Why Transparency Wins in Cross-Border Payments

5th November, 2025
3 Minutes
Cross-Border Payments • Fintech • Transactions
Why Transparency Wins in Cross-Border Payments
Written by
Gbenga Olaibi
Gbenga Olaibi
Content Strategist
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Sending money across borders used to feel like sending it into the void.

You’d make a transfer and then… wait. No idea when it would land, how much would actually arrive, or what “processing fee” suddenly showed up on your statement.

That uncertainty is exactly what Myaza was built to change.

Today, millions of Africans are part of a global money movement, freelancers earning in USD, students paying tuition abroad, businesses importing goods, and families supporting each other across continents. But with that growth comes one major truth: trust now defines who wins in fintech.

And trust starts with one word, transparency.

What transparency really means

In cross-border payments, transparency isn’t a fancy feature it’s the foundation.

It means being upfront about:

What you’ll pay (no hidden fees)

The real exchange rate (not inflated or padded)

When your money will arrive (no vague timelines)

How your data is handled (no mystery policies)

Traditional banks and middlemen rarely told the full story. You’d only find out the real exchange rate after the transaction — or discover “extra charges” that quietly ate into your funds.

Myaza flips that experience on its head.

Before you hit “Send,” you already know how much your recipient will get, what rate you’re converting at, and when it’ll land. No guesswork. No stress.

Why transparency is a competitive edge

Transparency doesn’t just make users happy, it makes fintechs stronger.

When people can see where their money goes, they’re more likely to stay, spend, and refer others. It reduces disputes, builds confidence, and makes every transaction smoother.

For businesses and freelancers, this clarity means better financial planning. No surprises. No need to chase support to “check the status.” Just clean, trackable payments you can rely on.

The Myaza way

At Myaza, transparency isn’t a marketing slogan but our culture.

Every currency swap, every dollar card load, every transfer is built to be fast, fair, and visible.

You see the real exchange rate before confirming.

You get notified the moment your payment hits.

And you control your entire money flow across Africa and beyond from one app.

Because in a world where everyone’s selling speed, we’re building trust.

Join Myaza, where your money moves at the speed of trust.

Want to join us?

Get started in three
easy steps

Setting up Myaza is easy. Follow the steps below to get started.

1
Find the Myaza app

Find the Myaza app in the App Store (for Apple devices) or the Play Store (for Android devices) or you can use the Web app (for Desktop devices). You can search for the app or follow a link to the app's page.

2
Install Myaza app

Install the app on your device by tapping the 'Install' button and waiting for the download process to complete. Depending on your device and internet connection, this may take a few minutes.

3
Register/Log in

Once the app is installed, launch it and register for a new account or log in to your existing account to access all of the features and benefits of Myaza.

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