FAQ

Below are answers to common questions about Byte Money and our services.

General

What is Byte Money?

Byte Money is a premier financial technology engineering and strategic consulting firm based in South Africa. We design, build, and operate mission-critical financial infrastructure for complex, highly regulated, and emerging markets.

What industries do you serve?

We serve clients across insurance, wealth management, education, and enterprise sectors. Our solutions are purpose-built for the unique challenges of emerging markets.

Where are you based?

We are headquartered in South Africa, with a focus on serving African markets and beyond.

Services

What services do you offer?

We offer:

Do you build custom software?

Yes. We design and build custom financial infrastructure tailored to your specific requirements, from payment orchestration to digital asset management.

Products

What is Byte Money Transact?

Byte Money Transact is our payment orchestration platform that secures the premium collection lifecycle for micro-insurance. It virtually eliminates fraud and automates complex reconciliations.

What is AstraSwitch?

AstraSwitch is a non-custodial Platform-as-a-Service for digital asset management. It provides institutional-grade security for financial professionals managing cryptocurrency portfolios.

What is QUYD?

QUYD is our closed-loop currency and double-entry accounting platform designed for educational institutions. It eliminates banking fees on microtransactions and ensures complete financial accuracy.

Security & Compliance

How do you ensure security?

Every system we build incorporates enterprise-grade security from day one. This includes HSM-based key management, multi-signature protocols, role-based access control, and immutable audit trails.

Are you POPIA compliant?

Yes. Our systems are designed with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information) requirements built in.

Are you FAIS compliant?

Yes. We understand the regulatory nuances of FAIS (Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services) and incorporate compliance into every system we build.

Getting Started

How do I contact you?

You can reach us through our Contact page. We’ll respond within 24 hours.

Do you offer free consultations?

Yes, we offer initial consultations to understand your challenges and explore how we can help.

What is your typical engagement model?

We work on both project-based and retainer models, depending on your needs. Contact us to discuss what’s best for your situation.