Okra
Okra is a company that offers Open Finance APIs for African businesses, enabling access to financial information from various institutions through a single API.
Services
Okra offers Open Finance APIs designed for African businesses. The platform allows users to access financial information from banks and other financial institutions via a single API. Key services include Authentication, Transactions, Identity, Balance, Income, and Payments. Okra supports diverse use cases, including Lending, Personal Finance, Remittance, Digital Banks, and Business Finance.
Products
Okra's product suite includes various API services focused on financial data access. These products are Authentication, which verifies users; Transactions, which provides access to transaction histories; Identity, for user identity verification; Balance, offering balance checks; Income, which analyzes income data; and Payments, facilitating financial transactions. Each product is tailored to meet specific business needs in the financial sector.
Developer Resources
Okra supports a developer community through Slack, offering a collaborative space for developers. The company provides comprehensive API documentation and developer resources to ensure easier integration. Okra also offers 100 free API calls upon signup and over 20 integration options to cater to various development needs. This support is critical for over 400 businesses that build and scale their services using Okra's platform.
Market Coverage
Okra offers extensive coverage across numerous financial institutions in Africa. The platform is currently available in beta access in Kenya and South Africa. Through its API, Okra facilitates seamless interactions with these institutions, providing high levels of service availability with a 99.9% bank uptime. Trusted by companies such as dLocal, Food Court, FairMoney, Interswitch, Umba, and Paga, Okra is positioned as a reliable provider in the African fintech landscape.
Client Trust and Compliance
Okra is trusted by a range of notable companies, including dLocal, Food Court, FairMoney, Interswitch, Umba, and Paga. Okra conducts over 10 compliance audits to ensure the security and reliability of its services. This rigorous compliance framework underscores its commitment to providing dependable financial API services, thereby enabling robust and secure financial operations for its clients.
