By Lwazi Raul Shongwe
Payments solution provider BPC has recorded two consecutive years of double-digit revenue growth in South Africa, cementing the market’s position as a vital operational hub for the company’s global expansion strategy over the next decade.
Driven by a surge in demand across payments modernisation, digital banking, and AI-enabled fraud prevention, BPC is rapidly scaling its local capabilities to support financial institutions through an evolving digital landscape.
Modernising South Africa’s Financial Infrastructure
As South African banks and fintechs seek resilient, real-time infrastructure to deliver digital-first services, BPC is expanding its role across the country’s banking ecosystem. The company leverages its modular SmartVista technology stack to help tier-one and tier-two financial institutions adapt to modern security and regulatory standards.
A primary example of BPC’s local impact is its decade-long partnership with GoTyme Bank. Powered by SmartVista for digital onboarding and instant card issuance, GoTyme Bank surpassed 12 million customers in 2026. The bank’s model—utilising in-store kiosks to issue personalized debit cards within minutes—highlights how modern infrastructure can accelerate customer acquisition while lowering distribution costs.
Building on this momentum, BPC has recently engaged two of South Africa’s largest financial institutions to assist in modernising their core payments stacks.
Digitalising Public Transport Beyond Banking
BPC’s growth in the region extends beyond traditional financial services into municipal infrastructure. Through its O-CITY mobility division and a strategic partnership with CALMEX, BPC is aiding in the digital transformation of public transport.
By introducing open-loop bank card acceptance and mobile payment solutions, the initiative aims to reduce cash reliance and streamline operations across public transit networks. Active deployments already include Johannesburg’s Rea Vaya BRT and Metrobus networks, improving the daily journey experience for commuters.
Local Talent and Strategic Commitment
Craig Albertson, Country Manager for BPC South Africa, emphasized the strategic alignment between local market dynamics and BPC’s long-term goals.
“South Africa is one of the markets where we see the strongest combination of scale, innovation, and demand for fundamental payments modernisation,” said Albertson. “We are strengthening our presence by bringing global experience to institutions that need infrastructure capable of supporting long-term growth and complex security requirements. Furthermore, BPC South Africa is committed to developing the next generation of local payment experts as they shadow world-class skills on our projects.”
Cape Town Host to Global Client Conference
Underlining the country’s strategic relevance, BPC hosted its annual Client Conference in Cape Town in October 2026. The event gathered over 300 C-level executives and financial leaders from around the globe, with strong representation from South Africa and the broader Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
Centered around the theme “The Next Decade,” discussions focused on infrastructure modernisation, AI integration, and next-generation fraud prevention strategies. During the conference, BPC showcased the latest evolution of its SmartVista platform, demonstrating its readiness to support financial ecosystems well into the future.
