Wave alternatives
short answerRanked by how closely they match Wave on structure — custody, license type, card and overlapping markets — the nearest alternatives in the dataset are Khazna, MNT-Halan and Djamo, which share the same traditional model, custodial custody and the same audience (underbanked); all three are available in Africa. This is a similarity ranking from verified fields, not a popularity list or an editorial pick — all 8 peers are compared field by field below. No affiliate links.
The 8 closest alternatives
| neobank | type | hq | reported users | compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khazna | traditional | Cairo, EG | — | vs Wave → |
| MNT-Halan | traditional | Cairo, EG | — | directory → |
| Djamo | traditional | Abidjan, CI | — | vs Wave → |
| PaySika | traditional | Douala, CM | — | directory → |
| OPay | traditional | Lagos, NG | 60M users (2024) | vs Wave → |
| PalmPay | traditional | Lagos, NG | 35M users (2025) | vs Wave → |
| TymeBank | traditional | Johannesburg, ZA | 10M customers (2024) | vs Wave → |
| Flouci | traditional | Tunis, TN | — | directory → |
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Figures compiled from public sources, for comparison only — not financial advice. "Up to" rates change constantly; always confirm with the issuer. Spotted an error? Suggest a fix.