Stitch partners with Standard Bank’s Shyft to enable instant wallet top-ups

We've partnered with Standard Bank’s Shyft, the global money app, to enable instant top-ups on the Shyft wallet via card -- for customers of any bank in South Africa. The solution is a response to growing demand from Shyft customers for more immediate access to their funds.    

Global citizens use the Shyft wallet to more easily travel, shop, pay, and invest; and speed and convenience are paramount for them. After noticing a considerable upward swing in global transactions – and increased demand from customers for faster access to their funds – the Shyft team needed a payments partner that could help them modernise their payments stack and bring instant payments to the Shyft wallet.

“The choice of strategic partner depended on a reliable payments platform that could deliver speed, convenience, security and control for our customers. Partnering with Stitch has enabled us to fulfill our clients' expectations with unprecedented speed. Since customers from any bank can already onboard successfully onto Shyft, this collaboration allows us to continue providing exceptional service, and pricing, to clients from any banking institution by facilitating the funding of Shyft wallets from any bank card.” — Dani Morley, Executive Head of Growth at Shyft

Today theShyft team trusts Stitch to manage their payments, leveraging our reliable card payments platform for instant top-ups. Before Stitch, customers used manual transfer to top up and needed to wait 2-3 days for funds to appear in their wallet. Now they can start moving money instantly, and don’t need to worry about liquidity.

Lusanda Dlamini, Head of Card and Payments at Shyft, shared:

“Our commitment to delivering seamless customer journeys is ingrained in everything we do, and Stitch has consistently matched our energy.  There are many ways to access the global financial economy, but it starts with apps like Shyft, and partnerships like the one with Stitch to deliver payment services the way our customers want it.”

Now is the time to try the Shyft wallet. This month, Shyft is waiving transaction fees on all ZAR wallet top-ups from until 14th March. Download the app using the QR code below, or head to shyft.co.za.

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FAQs

What is the Stitch and Shyft partnership about?

Stitch has partnered with Standard Bank’s Shyft to enable instant wallet top-ups using real-time bank payments, allowing users to fund wallets quickly and securely.

How do instant wallet top-ups work?

Users initiate a top-up and complete payment via a real-time bank transfer, with funds reflected in the wallet immediately rather than waiting for traditional settlement cycles.

Why are instant top-ups important for digital wallets?

Instant top-ups improve usability by removing delays, enabling users to transact immediately, and increasing trust in wallet-based financial services.

Who benefits from instant wallet top-ups?

Wallet users benefit from faster access to funds, while wallet providers gain improved engagement, retention, and reduced drop-off during funding.

Is the Shyft integration secure?

Yes. The integration uses secure, regulated banking and payment infrastructure to ensure funds and user data are protected throughout the transaction.

Why is this partnership significant for South Africa’s fintech ecosystem?

It supports faster, more reliable digital payments by connecting local banking infrastructure with modern payment APIs, advancing real-time financial services adoption.

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