# Nuvei Gets South African Payment License

> Nuvei expands global payments platform with new South African license.
- Title: Nuvei Gets South African Payment License · Pymnts | Shortify
- Summary: Nuvei expands global payments platform with new South African license. Nuvei secured a South African payment license to extend its global payments…
- Keywords: nuvei, south africa, payments, global payments platform, every payment everywhere, acquiring infrastructure, cross-border commerce, business, finance, Gets, South, African
- Source: Pymnts — https://pymnts.com/digital-payments/2026/nuvei-secures-south-african-license-to-expand-global-payments-platform
- Author: PYMNTS
- Published: 2026-10-14T18:33:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nuvei, south africa, payments, global payments platform, every payment everywhere, acquiring infrastructure, cross-border commerce, business, finance
## Nuvei Secures South African License
Nuvei obtained authorization from the Payments Association of South Africa to offer local merchant payments services in South Africa.
## Expands to 52 Markets
The expansion brings Nuvei's local acquiring infrastructure to 52 markets, advancing its 'Every Payment Everywhere' strategy.
## Supports Global Businesses
Nuvei's South African services support international businesses entering the region and global companies expanding locally.
## Acquisition Plans
Nuvei plans to acquire Payoneer for $2.75 billion to create a global platform for cross-border commerce by mid-2027.
## Key takeaway

Nuvei secured a South African payment license to extend its global payments infrastructure to 52 markets, advancing its 'Every Payment Everywhere' strategy.