They Rejected $500,000. Then Built the Dollar App Banks Can’t Ignore
Choose Visa or Mastercard, fund with crypto, spend in 170 countries — now EasySpend is back with three new power features: corporate accounts, USD virtual accounts, and Stripe-powered payment links.
When most startups dream of a $500,000 funding check, EasySpend walked away. The bold Nigerian fintech believed its vision was bigger than the money offered. Instead, the team doubled down on building a product Africa had never seen before.
EasySpend became the first fintech in Nigeria to launch an app where users can choose between Visa or Mastercard, fund with crypto, and spend seamlessly in over 170 countries. This disruptive step put the young company on the map — and today, they are raising the stakes even higher.
🌍 Breaking Barriers With Three New Products
EasySpend has just announced three major features designed to unlock global money access for Africans:
• Corporate Accounts – built to scale with African SMEs and large businesses, enabling them to move millions daily without banking bottlenecks.
• USD Virtual Accounts – giving everyday users the same privileges as a U.S. bank account, from receiving dollars directly to spending globally without conversion loss.
• USD Payment Links (powered by Stripe) – empowering freelancers, creators, and startups to get paid instantly from anywhere in the world, with just one link.
💬 Quotes From the Team
“We rejected funding because we wanted to prove that Africa can build billion-dollar fintech without shortcuts. Everything we’ve launched so far has been fueled by vision, not investors,” said Tobenna Okolo, CEO of EasySpend.
“Banks were never designed for African businesses. That’s why we built corporate accounts that can handle scale, speed, and ambition without limits,” said Kenneth Nwankwo, Deputy CTO (Projects).
“Cross-border payments shouldn’t take weeks. With USD payment links, we’re making it as easy as sharing a WhatsApp message,” added Praise Odili, COO of EasySpend.
🚀 Looking Ahead
Already serving thousands of users, EasySpend is preparing to expand its reach into Europe and North America, while building additional savings and investment features. The team’s vision is clear: to become Africa’s first true financial super app.
About EasySpend
EasySpend is a fintech platform under Tocata Technologies LLC, building borderless financial tools for Africans and beyond. From crypto-funded Visa/Mastercard cards to USD virtual accounts, corporate accounts, and global payment links, EasySpend empowers individuals and businesses to spend, save, and earn globally.
📍 Website: www.easyspend.cc
📲 Socials: @easyspendapp
📲 Download EasySpend:
• Apple Store → https://apps.apple.com/app/easyspend/id6599855396
• Google Play Store → https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tocata.easyspend