Pricing

Pricing for paying and getting paid.

Otority is a workforce operations and payment platform. International businesses pay a per-payment fee to manage their workforce in Africa, while registered African service-providers pay a card-receiving fee for international client payments.

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Fees for workforce management and receiving payments.

Transaction fees cover the movement of money. Payment Manager is optional hands-on support available to businesses.

Manage Workforce

Pay through the platform, or add a person to manage it.

For US and other international businesses paying contractors, employees, and service providers in Africa. Payment Manager is never required.

Standard platform

Business transaction fees

Pay your Contractors, Employees, and Service Providers the same way.

Payment routePrice

Bank transfer

Processed via Stripe. US business bank accounts only, enabled by request. $1,000 minimum per payment, no cap: funds typically arrive in 7–10 business days, so send early for anything with a deadline.

per payment

By card

Card or any method Stripe supports. Any amount, no cap: the fastest way to get someone paid.

per payment

You can split this cost with the person or business you're paying. Your own share can't drop below 4%.

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Optional business add-on

From $150/month

Payment Manager

Add a dedicated person to confirm payment details, chase missing details, and catch payment problems before they become disputes.

Managed payeesMonthly price

Starter

Up to 5 managed payees

$150/month

Growth

Up to 15 managed payees

$350/month

Custom

Larger or multi-market operations

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Regular transaction fees still apply. Payment Manager adds operational support; it does not replace the platform fee.

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Receive Payments

Receive international client payments.

For registered African agencies, publishers, and consultants receiving card payments from US and international clients. No Payment Manager subscription or additional fee to hold or pay out your balance.

You can split this cost with your client. Your own share can't drop below 3%.

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Receiving servicePrice

By card

Processed via Stripe. No cap.

per payment

Payout to a local bank

No additional payout fee.

Included

with receiving

Hold as balance

Keep funds in Otority for later use.

Free

ongoing

The 5% bank transfer rate is available to US business bank accounts.

US business bank accounts only, enabled by request, $1,000 minimum per payment, no cap. Expect 7–10 business days from sending to arrival.

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Estimate a payment before you start.

Choose who you are, enter the amount, and see the standard Otority fee immediately.

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Payment amount

$USD

Enter the amount before Otority fees.

Payment method

Estimate

Payment amount: $1,000.00
Otority fee (5%): $50.00
Total to fund: $1,050.00

You can split this cost with the person or business you're paying. Your own share can't drop below 4%.

This estimate uses the payment amount and method selected. The fee split, if used, is shown to both sides before payment.

Ready to use Otority?

Request an account to pay your workforce in Africa or receive card payments as a registered African business.

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