- Data completeness
- 100%
- Confidence
- 86%
- Sources
- 5
- Last reviewed
- 7 Jun 2025
The take
What to know
Fonbnk is a stablecoin on- and off-ramp that converts local and mobile payment methods — such as airtime and mobile money — into stablecoins, operating primarily across African markets. Within Tempo, it is listed as an ecosystem infrastructure partner providing on/off-ramp and local-payment access, and was named in Tempo's December 9, 2025 ecosystem update.
Best for
- +Apps serving African markets that need local on/off-ramps
- +Converting airtime and mobile money into stablecoins
- +Tempo integrations needing local payment rails
Watch out
- Country and market coverage varies — confirm availability for a specific region
- Provides on/off-ramp infrastructure rather than a Tempo-native protocol component
The record
Key facts
- Role on Tempo
- Listed as a Tempo ecosystem infrastructure partner providing on-ramp/off-ramp and local-payment access.· 90%
- Tempo partner announcement
- Named in Tempo's December 9, 2025 ecosystem-partner update.· 90%
- Core function
- Converts local and mobile payment methods (airtime, mobile money) into stablecoins for on-ramp, off-ramp, and settlement flows.· 90%
- Supported regions
- Operates across multiple African markets — including Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana — with Brazil also supported.· 90%
- Headquarters
- Washington, United States.· 60%
- Website
- https://www.fonbnk.com· 95%
The timeline
History
2025-12
Named as Tempo ecosystem partner
Fonbnk was named in Tempo's December 9, 2025 ecosystem-partner update as infrastructure supporting on/off-ramp and local payments settling to stablecoins.
Questions
FAQ
- What is Fonbnk's role on Tempo?
- It is listed as a Tempo ecosystem infrastructure partner providing on/off-ramp and local-payment access, and was named in Tempo's December 9, 2025 ecosystem update.
- What does Fonbnk do?
- It converts local and mobile payment methods such as airtime and mobile money into stablecoins for on-ramp, off-ramp, and settlement flows.
- Where does Fonbnk operate?
- Across multiple African markets, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana, with Brazil also supported.