Stanchion, a global provider of pay-tech solutions, announced yesterday a new reseller partnership with Tai Fintech Kenya to help expand access to advanced Payment Fabric solutions across East Africa.
This collaboration is part of Stanchion's broader aim to assist financial institutions in modernising outdated systems and providing creative, secure consumer experiences, said the company.
It went on to say financial institutions in East Africa face increasing pressure to meet digital-first customer expectations while managing the limitations of legacy systems and resource constraints.
Stanchion added: “With deep expertise in the financial services and public sectors, Tai Fintech is uniquely positioned to help overcome these challenges. Formed through a partnership between BCK Kenya Limited and Strathmore University, Tai Fintech blends commercial, academic and research excellence to deliver tailored digital solutions.
“These credentials make TaiFintech an ideal partner for Stanchion, whose Payment Fabric is designed to allow issuers to deliver fintech-grade features without replacing existing core infrastructure.
“Accredited under the Mastercard Engage Partner Programme, Stanchion delivers a suite of Digital-First capabilities—including tokenisation, dynamic card security codes, PIN management and modern issuer services—designed to help banks meet rising customer expectations for secure, seamless payment experiences.”
Norman Frankel, chief growth officer at Stanchion, commented: “We are seeing a growing demand globally for flexible and future-ready payment infrastructure. Our partnership with TaiFintech supports our strategy to extend access to Stanchion’s Payment Fabric, helping issuers in Kenya drive innovation and remain competitive.”
Dr Joseph Sevilla and Pat Muthui, who are founding directors of Tai Fintech, added: “This strategic partnership merges strong commercial capabilities with renowned academic and research expertise, positioning Tai Fintech to deliver integrated digital platforms that support clients in achieving their digitisation strategies and enhancing customer journeys.
“As Africa enters a decade of unprecedented financial transformation, Tai Fintech has partnered with Stanchion, a global leader in advanced technology software, to empower providers of financial services with seamless integration capabilities.
“This collaboration enables our clients to transition smoothly through digital change, modernise legacy systems and deliver secure, innovative experiences to their customers.”
Pierre Aurel, chief product officer at Stanchion, believes his company's Payment Fabric technology will have a good influence in the Kenyan market, which is rapidly embracing new payment methods.
Additionally, issuers need trusted partners who can modernise products without disrupting core systems, according to Stanchion.
Aurel said: “What sets Payment Fabric apart is its ability to layer new functionality onto existing card management systems, without needing to replace or overhaul core infrastructure. This provides a lower-risk, more cost-effective path to innovation, especially compared to migrating to cloud-based issuer processors.”
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