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GIM-UEMOA

Regional switch; approved partner program, no public API

Official site consultedPayments and aggregation

Last verified: 1 October 2026

International organization created in 2003 by the BCEAO and banks for a regional interbank payment and withdrawal system. It federates over 130 banks and institutions and covers the UEMOA countries, including Senegal.

Services
  • GIM-Switch (transaction routing)
  • GIM-Prepaid (prepaid cards)
  • GIM-eCommerce (online payment)
  • GIM-eSecure (payment security)
  • GIM-Paiement POS and ATM services
Access requirements

Access to the switch goes through GIM-UEMOA membership, open to banks, financial institutions, microfinance bodies and e-money issuers. The site documents no sandbox or developer access and points to its contact form.

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