CASE STUDY

RaspberryFX’s
Journey to Transforming
Diaspora Finance

At TechAhead, we partnered with RaspberryFX, a cross-border digital payments app connecting users in Canada and Nigeria. Built on React Native and Node.js, the platform ensures fast, seamless performance.

Users can manage multi-currency wallets (NGN & CAD), send money instantly via FXtags, pay in-store using QR codes, or request payments through secure links.

The app prioritizes security with tiered onboarding, KYC compliance, biometric login, and real-time push alerts—making transactions safe and efficient.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

React Native
Node.js
Multi-Currency Wallet
QR Code Payments
FXtag Transfers
KYC Compliance
Firebase
Secure Transactions
Secure Transactions
MySQL
AWS
DevOps
CI/CD

active users in the first month

Measurable outcomes

successful transactions

KYC completion rate

Sub-second transaction speed

of users used QR and FXtag transfers weekly

Cross-Border FinTech Innovation

Bridging Financial Gaps Across Borders

The platform allows users to maintain balances in NGN and CAD, giving them the flexibility to hold and use both Nigerian and Canadian currencies. With FXtags, users can send money to friends, family, or business partners through fast and secure peer-to-peer transactions.
Payments to merchants are just as easy—users can simply scan QR codes to complete purchases instantly. To request money, they can generate and send payment links with just a few taps.
The user journey starts with a smooth onboarding process that includes easy document uploads and tier-based identity checks to ensure full KYC compliance.

TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE

Integrating React Native and Node.js for a
Smooth User Experience

Our technical architecture is designed to deliver compliance, speed, and scalability. We built the frontend using React Native to provide a seamless experience on both Android and iOS devices. The backend runs on Node.js, efficiently managing transactions and business logic.
For user authentication and real-time push notifications, we integrated Firebase, ensuring users stay informed and secure. The platform includes a dedicated KYC module that uses document verification APIs to meet regulatory requirements.
With real-time notifications and instant wallet updates, this architecture ensures smooth, frictionless financial operations while giving users robust control and maintaining strong backend oversight.

Key features

A secure and user-friendly cross-border payment platform designed to simplify digital transactions between Canada and Nigeria.

Dual Wallet supporting CAD and NGN
FXtag-based peer-to-peer transfers
Tiered KYC onboarding for compliance
QR code payments and payment link requests
Biometric login with Firebase Authentication
Real-time push notifications
Admin module for user, FX rate, and compliance management

USe Cases

Using Payment Links to Support Remote
and Informal Financial Needs

RaspberryFX makes cross-border finance simple and seamless for individuals and businesses alike—whether it’s sending money home, receiving global payments, or accepting instant in-store transactions. With intuitive tools like FXtags, QR codes, and payment links, it’s designed to meet the everyday needs of expats, freelancers, families, and merchants across Canada and Nigeria.

Instant Money Transfers to Nigeria

Nigerian expats in Canada can send funds home in NGN directly from their CAD wallet using FXtag — fast, secure, and seamless.

Effortless Payments for Freelancers

Get paid by Canadian clients without currency conversion hassles — use smart link requests and real-time FX previews.

QR Payments for Local Sellers

Nigerian businesses can accept on-the-spot payments from Canadian tourists with simple QR code scans.

Smart Admin Dashboard Control

Track transactions, manage users, and stay compliant with real-time KYC and activity monitoring.

SCALABILITY & GLOBAL ROADMAP

How Scalability and Compliance Shape
Our Global Ambitions

RaspberryFX is designed to grow smoothly and reach more people. After success in Canada and Nigeria, the platform plans to expand to other countries like the UK, US, and Ghana. Using the same reliable technology and features, RaspberryFX will help even more individuals and businesses send and receive money easily across borders worldwide.

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