Products
Send and receive capital at scale across Africa, Asia, and major currencies.
OTC Desk
High-volume trades without the slippage of an exchange.
Structured liquidity access, transparent pricing, and direct execution from a desk that knows both sides of your trade. No public order books. No slippage. No automated routing.
ZAR Payouts
Automated payouts that remove operational drag.
Local currency conversion and regulatory compliance, handled end-to-end so you can focus on running your business, not managing the infrastructure beneath it.
FiveWest is built on three components:
The licensing
A comprehensive licensing stack. Authorised FSP licence, SARB mandate for international payments, PASA Systems Operator and Third-Party Payment Provider status, primary FIC accountable institution standing, and an ODP licence.
The liquidity
Deep liquidity across core African and Asian markets, with structured relationships on both sides of the trade. When volumes spike or a corridor tightens, you're not left managing a gap.
The desk
Near-instant settlement infrastructure backed by a real OTC execution model. Your transactions are handled by a team that already knows your structure, improving your operational advantage.
Clients
Who we work with
For enterprises moving capital into and out of Africa and Asia.
Settle client flows across African and Asian corridors
Access reliable ZAR liquidity with regulated outward flow
Manage multi-currency treasury operations across jurisdictions
Pay South African employees and suppliers at scale from anywhere in the world
Run high-frequency, high-volume ZAR remittance flows
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
Major Currencies
CAD
Canadian Dollar
EUR
Euro
GBP
British Pound
USD
US Dollar
ZAR
South African Rand
Asian Currencies
IDR
Indonesian Rupiah
JPY
Japanese Yen
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit
THB
Thai Baht
VND
Vietnamese Dong
African Currencies
AOA
Angolan Kwanza
BIF
Burundian Franc
BWP
Botswana Pula
CDF
Congolese Franc
DZD
Algerian Dinar
EGP
Egyptian Pound
ETB
Ethiopian Birr
GHS
Ghanaian Cedi
KES
Kenyan Shilling
LYD
Libyan Dinar
MUR
Mauritian Rupee
MWK
Malawian Kwacha
MZN
Mozambican Metical
NGN
Nigerian Naira
RWF
Rwandan Franc
SLE
Sierra Leonean Leone
TZS
Tanzanian Shilling
UGX
Ugandan Shilling
XAF
Central African CFA Franc
XOF
West African CFA Franc
ZIG
Zimbabwe Gold
ZMW
Zambian Kwacha
ZWL
Zimbabwean Dollar
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FiveWest regulated?
FiveWest is comprehensively regulated. We hold an authorised FSP licence (No. 51619), a SARB mandate for international payments, PASA Systems Operator and Third-Party Payment Provider status, primary FIC accountable institution standing, and an ODP licence. Few providers in South Africa hold this combination.
What's the difference between FiveWest and a crypto exchange?
FiveWest is settlement infrastructure, not a trading platform. We're built for businesses moving capital across borders at volume — not for individuals buying or speculating on digital assets.
What corridors does FiveWest support?
FiveWest’s core is ZAR cross-border flow, with active coverage across key African corridors and Southeast Asian currencies. Speak to the desk to confirm availability and pricing for your specific flow.
How does onboarding with FiveWest work?
You'll speak to a member from our desk. Onboarding is scoped to your structure, volumes, and jurisdiction. Compliance is non-negotiable from day one, which is why we take the time to do it properly.
Is there a minimum volume requirement?
FiveWest is designed for high-volume operators. Contact us and we'll tell you directly whether we're the right fit for what you're running.
Regulation
Security & Compliance First
Trust through transparency: licensed and compliant.
Authorised Financial Services Provider and an Over-The-Counter derivatives provider.
Authorised as a System Operator and Third-Party Payment Provider by PASA.
Hold a mandate from the SARB to facilitate international payments.
Third-party advisory from Masthead to ensure our compliance processes are aligned with industry regulations.
