
Shyft, Standard Bank’s Global Wallet app, redefines how users interact with foreign currencies.
With over 200,000 active users, 40% of whom are new to Standard Bank, Shyft offers unmatched convenience for managing multiple currencies on a single platform.
Key outcomes
200,000+
users managing forex seamlessly. 40% new to Standard Bank
160,000+
payments processed with 120,000+ virtual cards issued
$1.2 billion
in forex purchases facilitated, giving users confidence and ease
4x faster
processing for reliable, speedy transactions
Simplifying forex management for global users
Managing multiple currencies has long been a source of frustration for global travellers and forex users, with challenges like slow processing, high fees, and limited accessibility creating unnecessary barriers. Shyft offers a smarter way forward.
With its intuitive interface and multi-currency wallet, Shyft empowers users to:
- Transact in four major currencies, with auto-routing to USD for unsupported ones.
- Top up wallets instantly through seamless integration with Standard Bank’s core platform.
- Manage both physical and virtual Mastercard cards with features like instant PIN setting.

This innovative solution delivers more than convenience. It redefines how users transact globally, offering the freedom and control they need to manage their finances with ease.
Enabling Shyft’s multi-currency revolution
In partnership with Paymentology, Shyft delivers a solution designed for seamless global transactions, combining scalability, security, and simplicity to meet users’ evolving needs.

Paymentology’s advanced platform powers Shyft’s multi-currency wallets by providing:
- Real-time connections: Robust API integrations enable fast, reliable transactions, ensuring users stay in control of their finances.
- User peace of mind: High security standards protect sensitive data, fostering trust and confidence with every transaction.
- Scalable growth: A flexible, compliant infrastructure supports Shyft’s expansion into new regions while maintaining smooth, uninterrupted operations.
Thanks to Paymentology’s infrastructure, Shyft redefines convenience, allowing users to seamlessly reload wallets, manage cards, and transact globally, wherever they are in the world.
Empowering users, driving global change
- Global reach: Shyft users enjoy the freedom to transact seamlessly in multiple currencies, anywhere Mastercard is accepted, ensuring flexibility and convenience.
- Simplified forex management: Real-time updates and instant wallet reloading put users in control of their finances, ensuring confidence and ease at every step.
- Customer trust and satisfaction: With $1.2 billion in forex purchases and counting, Shyft has earned its place as a trusted, innovative solution for a diverse audience of travellers, businesses, and forex enthusiasts.


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