Africa's Institutional FX Infrastructure

Wholesale FX for Africa's Leading Institutions

Institutional-grade foreign exchange execution for banks, fintechs, corporates, and financial intermediaries. Billions in volume processed. Continent-wide reach. Deep liquidity.

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$5B+

FX Volume Processed

26+

Jurisdictions

5+

Licences Held

24/7

Institutional Support

[ Clients ]

Built for Africa's Financial Ecosystem

From tier-one banks to high-growth fintechs, we serve the institutions moving capital across the continent.

Banks

Deep liquidity and competitive pricing for banking treasury desks

Card Issuers

Real-time FX settlement for cross-border card transactions

Fintechs

API-driven FX rails for payment platforms and neobanks

OTC Desks

Wholesale rates and deep pools for over-the-counter operations

Bureaux de Change

Competitive wholesale pricing for foreign exchange dealers

FX Shops

Reliable supply of foreign currency at the best available rates

SMEs & Corporates

Trade finance and payroll FX for businesses operating across borders

High Net Worth

White-glove service for large-value personal FX requirements

[ High-Touch FX ]

High Touch. Institutional-Grade.

Purpose-built wholesale FX with dedicated relationship management, real-time WhatsApp trading, and institutional credit lines in local currencies.

WhatsApp Trading

Execute trades directly via WhatsApp with your dedicated dealer. Request quotes, lock rates, and confirm transactions in real-time — no platform login required.

Live Trading

Dedicated Relationship Manager

Every institutional client receives a dedicated RM with 24/7 WhatsApp support groups. Your team, always available — day or night, weekends included.

24/7 Support

Institutional Credit Lines

Access credit lines in local African currencies — a rare capability on the continent. Trade on credit, settle post-trade, and unlock capital efficiency at a scale few can match.

Africa Exclusive
T+0
Settlement
24/7
WhatsApp Groups
Local CCY
Credit Lines
Post-Trade
Settlement Options
[ Advantage ]

Why the Continent's Largest Institutions Choose OVEX

Born in Africa, built for scale. OVEX combines deep local market expertise with institutional-grade infrastructure to deliver FX execution with local precision that global banks simply aren't set up for.

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Instant Execution

Rapid trade execution with real-time settlement across supported corridors

Regulated & Compliant

FCA, FSCA, AMF, VARA & DMCC licensed — across 3 continents with full regulatory oversight

Highly Competitive Pricing

Tight spreads powered by deep liquidity pools and direct banking relationships

Pan-African Coverage

Operational in 26+ jurisdictions with local banking rails and on-the-ground expertise

[ Currencies ]

African Majors & Beyond

Direct access to the most traded African currencies, paired against USD, EUR, GBP and more.

ZAR
South African Rand
NGN
Nigerian Naira
KES
Kenyan Shilling
GHS
Ghanaian Cedi
UGX
Ugandan Shilling
TZS
Tanzanian Shilling
XOF
West African CFA
XAF
Central African CFA
USD
US Dollar
EUR
Euro
GBP
British Pound
CHF
Swiss Franc
AED
UAE Dirham
MZN
Mozambican Metical
[ Process ]

How It Works

From onboarding to execution in as little as 24 hours.

1

Reach Out

Contact our FX desk via the form below or email. Tell us about your volumes and corridors.

2

Get Onboarded

Complete KYC/KYB with our compliance team. Institutional-grade due diligence, fast turnaround.

3

Receive Pricing

Get custom wholesale rates tailored to your volume, frequency, and corridor requirements.

4

Start Trading

Execute trades via our platform, API, or WhatsApp with your dedicated dealer. Settlement in real-time.

[ Compliance ]

Multi-Jurisdictional Licensing & Oversight

OVEX is engineered for capital efficiency and regulatory alignment. We navigate market complexities and execute transactions with precision, transparency, and institutional-grade oversight.

5+

Licences

3

Continents

7+

Years Operating

26+

Jurisdictions

Regulatory Framework

International Remittance & FX

Regulatory approval for cross-border money movement and foreign exchange services.
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Digital Asset Service Provider

Authorised to provide crypto asset trading, exchange, and custody services.
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Credit & Treasury Services

Registered credit provider and authorised financial services provider for liquidity management.
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Ready to Move Capital Across Africa?

Join the banks, fintechs, and institutions that trust OVEX for their wholesale FX needs.

Get Started

Speak to Our Wholesale FX Team

Whether you're processing millions or billions, our team will structure a solution tailored to your corridor and volume requirements.

WhatsApp Trading

Available after onboarding

Response Time

Within 24 H

Our Offices
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LondonOffice
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ParisOffice
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DubaiOffice
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KenyaOn the ground
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SenegalOn the ground
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