DLocal to support RizRemit payouts in Africa and Asia
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When remittances fuel entire economies, delays and rigid systems don't just slow transfers—they disrupt everyday life. According to the World Bank, remittances account for 3% or more of GDP in over 60 countries, making fast, flexible access to payment methods on both ends not just helpful, but essential.
Through a single integration with dLocal, RizRemit is gaining the tools to make delivery simpler and more in tune with how people actually move money. Backed by this infrastructure, RizRemit can provide its users access to domestic bank rails and popular eWallets like OPay in Nigeria or JazzCash and EasyPaisa in Pakistan—ensuring recipients receive funds through the channels they trust and use. The result is lower operational complexity, faster settlement times, and greater flexibility without compromising reliability.
'Remittances are a lifeline for our users and their families', said Muhammad Rizwan Javeed, CEO at RizRemit. 'To serve their needs, we have to offer options that work reliably. dLocal gives us access to local rails that make sending money faster and more intuitive, while keeping operations simple on our side.'
'RizRemit's focus on high-efficiency remittance flows aligns with our strengths in local infrastructure,' said Martin Sapiurka, Head of Remittances at dLocal. 'Together, we're improving how cross-border payouts are made by connecting directly to the systems people rely on every day.'
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