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Why a South African fintech chose the UK before the rest of Africa 

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July 9, 2026

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Why a South African fintech chose the UK before the rest of Africa 
Source: TechCabal

Float believes the constraints of building in South Africa have given it a competitive advantage in one of the world's most sophisticated fintech ecosystems.

Float believes the constraints of building in South Africa have given it a competitive advantage in one of the world's most sophisticated fintech ecosystems.

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