Cross-Border Payment APIs Built for African and Global Commerce

Power your platform with Cedar's payment infrastructure. One integration unlocks multi-currency accounts, fast settlements, and compliant money movement across Africa and beyond.

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Developer-First API Suite

Everything You Need in One Integration. Simple, well-documented APIs that scale with your business.

Merchant Onboarding

Streamlined KYC/KYB with automated document verification

Multi-Currency Accounts
Issue virtual accounts in multiple currencies
Payment Processing
Real-time FX rates, instant quotes, and transaction tracking
Compliance Engine
Built-in AML screening, transaction monitoring, and reporting

Built for partners who move fast

End-to-end merchant control

Retain full control of pricing, margins, and customer relationships while leveraging Cedar-powered rails. Your brand, your pricing, our infrastructure.

Compliance and transaction visibility

Track merchant onboarding status in real time and monitor transactions with full audit trails.

T+1 settlement and multi-currency coverage

Settle in NGN, GHS, ZAR, and KES with predictable timelines for smoother cross-border payouts.

Security and compliance excellence
Cedar is a registered Money Services Business (MSB) with FinCEN (No. 31000310586703) and FINTRAC (No. C100000878), operating under a "security-first" architecture that meets the highest global regulatory standards. Our platform features Zero Trust protocols, 99.99% uptime, and full RPAA alignment, ensuring your payments are protected by industry-leading encryption and continuous, AI-driven threat monitoring.
Top-Tier Security Architecture

Built on a proactive, zero-trust security framework.

  • Zero Trust access controls
  • End-to-end encryption (in transit & at rest)
  • Multi-Factor Authentication enforcement
  • AI-driven real-time threat monitoring
Unmatched Reliability & Resilience

Infrastructure designed to stay online always.

  • 99.99% system uptime
  • High-availability architecture
  • Redundant data centers
  • Rapid incident response
Compliance & Regulatory Excellence

Meeting and exceeding global fintech standards.

  • RPAA alignment (Bank of Canada)
  • Registered MSB (FinCEN & FINTRAC)
  • Independent third-party audits
  • Global data protection compliance
The world’s smartest companies choose Cedar
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, guiding us to deliver exceptional value and lasting impact. Cedar has processed $1B+ annually for 100+ businesses across 190+ countries, with precision and reliability, empowering forward-thinking businesses to stay focused on growth.
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Your questions answered

What Currencies Does Cedar Money Support?
What Is The Cost of Using Cedar Money? 
How Long Does It Take to Receive Payments from Africa? 
How Do I Open a New Account? 
What Does the Onboarding and KYC Process Entail? 
What are Stablecoins, and how do they work in Cross-border Payments?
How does Cedar Money assist Exporters in the US, UK, China, and Globally, with Foreign Currency Collection in Africa?
What Is The Timeline for Reviewing My Onboarding Documents Once They are Submitted?