Visa and Tyme Group – the global digital banking group head-quartered in Singapore with over 20 million customers in South Africa and Southeast Asia, have announced a multi-year, multi-market deal aimed at accelerating financial inclusion and digital payment innovation across South Africa, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Under the partnership, Visa will support the Tyme Group’s expansion across multiple regions – including TymeBank in South Africa – through enhanced card issuance programmes and value-added services. Visa will provide tailored support for the banking group across marketing, product development, digital infrastructure enhancement, and data-driven financial services, enabling secure, seamless, and innovative payment solutions in key emerging markets.
The deal announcement took place at the Singapore FinTech Festival, one of the world’s largest and most influential gatherings of financial technology leaders. Senior executives from Visa and Tyme Group were present, including representatives from South Africa, where TymeBank is gearing for significant brand elevation in 2026.
“This multi-year, multi-market partnership reflects our shared ambition to accelerate digital adoption, broaden financial inclusion, and bring innovative, low-cost banking solutions to millions. Through enhanced card-issuance programmes, digital infrastructure support, and data-driven value-added services, Visa is proud to empower Tyme Group as they continue to scale across regions,” said Lineshree Moodley, Visa Country Manager for South Africa.
“Together, we’re helping more people take part in the digital economy by bringing the benefits of innovation, safety, and connection to every corner of our country, making digital payments more inclusive, secure, and effortless for all South Africans.”
Tyme Group and Visa’s partnership represents a major milestone. “This is significant in our journey together to bring world-class financial services to emerging markets,” said Coenraad Jonker, Founder and CEO of Tyme Group. “We’re excited to deepen our impact in South Africa, the Philippines and Vietnam, empowering consumers and small businesses through secure, accessible, and innovative payment experiences.”
There are over 11 million TymeBank Visa debit card users in South Africa, with close to R7 billion in customer deposits.