The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) informs the public that the official launch of the Interoperable Instant Payment System Platform (PI-SPI) is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2025. In this perspective, an important step was taken with the launch, on June 5, 2025, of real-life usage tests. This phase allows a sample of customers, selected by participating institutions (banks, microfinance institutions, electronic money issuers), to perform interoperable instant operations, such as fund transfers and payments, regardless of the type of account used. This phase will confirm the system’s performance in real-life conditions, particularly in terms of reliability, security, and fluidity requirements.
The names of the institutions that have met the technical and security requirements set by the BCEAO to participate in this phase of the project are in this updated list as of July 31, 2025. The BCEAO reaffirms its commitment to innovation in favor of financial inclusion, through the establishment of a modern, accessible, and secure payment infrastructure, benefiting the populations and economies of the Union.
