Wireless

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Wireless Card Issuing & USSD API

Payments · Banking & Fintech

Wireless is a financial technology platform specializing in payment card issuance and USSD solutions tailored for African markets. The company provides two primary services: Card Issuing API for programmatic creation and management of physical and virtual payment cards, and USSD Solutions that enable mobile transactions without internet connectivity — critical infrastructure across African markets where mobile money adoption is high but data penetration remains limited.

Best For

African fintech platforms, payment processors, and merchants needing both card issuance and USSD payment infrastructure for maximum market reach.

Notes

Wireless combines card issuing with USSD for comprehensive payment coverage across African markets. Test environment available for integration validation. Production requires standard KYC verification.

Not Supported

Mobile Money IntegrationInternational Cards

Technical Specs

  • Pricing:Transaction-based pricing model. Card issuance and USSD solutions pricing available on request.
  • Authentication:API Key / Bearer Token
  • Rate Limit:Not publicly specified; contact support
  • Sandbox Mode:✓ Available

Key Highlights

  • Dual payment infrastructure: card issuing and USSD
  • USSD support for low-bandwidth markets
  • Built for African market requirements
  • Real-time card authorization
  • Spending controls and card management
  • Unified API for multiple payment methods
  • Compliant with local regulations

Required Access Documents

  • Business RegistrationRequired
    Valid business registration document.
  • Director IdentificationRequired
    Director or owner identity verification.
  • Business Bank AccountRequired
    Active bank account for settlements.

Use Cases

  • USSD-Based Bill Payments:Build a bill payment platform leveraging Wireless USSD API to enable payment collection from customers on basic phones without internet connectivity.
  • Dual-Method Payment App:Create a fintech app that offers both card-based and USSD payment options using Wireless Card and USSD APIs to maximize market coverage.
  • Merchant Card Issuance:Develop a point-of-sale or retail platform that issues merchant cards for store staff using Wireless Card API with category-based spending controls.
  • Mobile Money Alternative:Build a mobile money alternative service using USSD infrastructure for users without smartphones or data connectivity in underserved markets.
  • Employee Expense Cards:Create an expense management system issuing employee cards and using USSD for transaction authorization and reporting.

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