Every Transaction.
One Switch.
All of The Gambia.

Gamswitch is the centralized national payment infrastructure that defines how value moves — connecting banks, wallets, mobile networks, and businesses into a single, real-time network.

CBG Owned & Regulated
ISO 27001 Compliant
PCI DSS Compliant
GMD 9B+ Annual Transaction Value
99.76% Uptime
12+ Years of Operation
T+1 Settlement
Connected Network
Interswitch Limited, Nigeria
GT Bank
Visa
Mastercard
Trust Bank Limited, Gambia
AGIB
The Central Bank of the Gambia (CBG)
Unique Solutions, Gambia
Other Commercial Banks in Gambia, under the umbrella of Banker’s Association
Supersonics Microfinance
FIRST BANK NIGERIA (GAMBIA) LTD
ACCESS BANK GAMBIA LTD
BSIC
MEGA BANK (GAMBIA)
ZENITH BANK GAMBIA
Wave
NAFA
Baluwo Financial Services
Taybull
Yayeh
Yonna Forex Bureau
Cashup
Unity Remit
Kolomoni
Karlilu
NACCUG
Bloom Bank
Kashma
Pay365
Reliance Financial Services
Wolurek
Ecobank
Vista Bank
ComCach
FRSMoney
Gampost
Terangas
Waychit
What We Do

Powering Cross-Platform
Digital Transactions

Gamswitch provides the critical rails connecting the country’s leading financial institutions, making payments simple, secure and instant across all supported channels.

01

INTERBANK SWITCHING

Gamswitch operates as the central hub connecting all banks, wallets, mobile money operators, and financial institutions across The Gambia.

02

DIGITAL PAYMENTS

Every card swipe, mobile payment, and cross-platform transaction is intelligently routed in real time through our secure switching infrastructure.

03

CLEARING & SETTLEMENT

Our settlement engine reconciles transactions, computes net positions, and enables final settlement through the Central Bank’s RTGS system.

04

FINANCIAL INCLUSION

Gamswitch powers The Gambia’s payment ecosystem, connecting ATMs, POS, QR payments, and mobile and web channels.

The Process

From Initiation
to Payout within
Seconds

Every cross-platform transaction in The Gambia flows through Gamswitch’s secure and reliable national infrastructure, seamlessly connecting financial institutions and enabling real-time processing across the country.

Gamswitch payment network flow diagram
01

Connect

Financial institutions connect to the Gamswitch network through certified integration interfaces over dedicated leased lines or encrypted VPN tunnels, following standardized and fully documented onboarding processes.

02

Authenticate

Every message is validated using industry messaging standards such as ISO 8583 and ISO 20022, along with other supported formats, with multi-layer security and real-time fraud scoring applied before funds move.

03

Route & Process

The switch intelligently routes each transaction to the correct destination institution, applying business rules, retry logic and failover paths to guarantee delivery in seconds.

04

Settle

Net debit and credit positions are calculated across all members. Final settlement is executed through the Central Bank of The Gambia's RTGS system — completing the cycle with finality.

Trust & Compliance

Built for
National-Scale
Security

Every layer of Gamswitch is engineered to the highest international standards — because national financial infrastructure admits no compromise.

End-to-End Encryption

AES-256 encryption on all data in transit and at rest. Industry standard TLS for all network communication.

Real-time Fraud Detection

AI-powered anomaly detection monitors every transaction 24/7, flagging suspicious activity before it completes.

PCI-DSS & ISO 27001

Fully compliant with PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 standards and all CBG payment system directives.

Geo-Redundant Infrastructure

Active-active data centres with automatic failover ensure 99.76% uptime and zero single point of failure.

Our Impact
152+ Financial institutions connected to the national payment network
99.76% Network uptime — available around the clock, every day of the year
24/7 Real-time transaction processing with no scheduled downtime windows
100% Owned by the Central Bank of The Gambia — fully sovereign infrastructure
What Partners Say

Trusted by Gambia's
Financial Institutions

Here’s what our partners across The Gambia’s financial ecosystem have to say about working with Gamswitch.

Pa Omar Cham
Pa Omar Cham
Kolomoni Micro Finance

“Gamswitch has streamlined our transactions with a reliable, seamless payment switch. We highly recommend them to any business needing a dependable payment system.”

Madi Jobe
Madi Jobe
Nafa Financial Services

“The advanced security measures embedded in the switch have given us and our customers peace of mind. Our financial transactions are now more secure than ever.”

Francis D. Correa
Francis D. Correa
Yayeh money Transfer Gambia

“Gamswitch has been a key partner for our business. Their services are top notch, fast, accurate, and easy to use, and their team is always ready to help whenever we need them.”

Fidelis Obieshi
Fidelis Obieshi
GT Bank

“Working with Gamswitch has significantly improved the reliability and efficiency of our payment processes. Their platform is stable and the support team is responsive.”

Foday Ceesay
Foday Ceesay
NAWEC

“Gamswitch stands out for its versatility and seamless integration across platforms and payment types. Their responsive support team ensures a smooth, hassle-free experience”

Modou Mbye
Modou Mbye
First Bank

“Gamswitch has made it easier for us to scale our services by providing a seamless and secure payments infrastructure. The integration process was smooth and the overall experience dependable.”

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Power Gambia's Digital Economy

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Whether you're a bank, wallet, fintech company, or merchant, Gamswitch provides the infrastructure to connect you seamlessly to every corner of The Gambia’s financial ecosystem.