Pay4Me, built to simplify cross-border payments for students, celebrated a significant milestone; being featured on the Nasdaq MarketSite tower in Times Square, New York as part of its participation in the Fall 2024 Milestone Makers program at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center.
Simplifying Tuition and School Fee Payments for International Students
For students applying to universities abroad, every second counts. Yet many experience frustrating delays in paying their applications, visas, tuition, housing, and other critical fees. Pay4Me solves this problem by cutting payment time to under 24 hours
Sunday Paul Adah, Founder and CEO of Pay4Me, experienced these challenges firsthand as a young international student in the United States and saw an opportunity to make international payments easier, faster, and more transparent. “Our vision is simple,” Sunday Paul Adah explains. We are removing the financial barriers to accessing quality education abroad so students can focus on their education, not the hassle of making payments.
Pay4Me makes it possible to pay application fees, tuition, and other migration-related payments fast, with no hidden charges, and at the best rates. Since its launch, Pay4Me has onboarded over 100,000 users and has processed payments to over 270 unique institutions worldwide.
A Growth Journey Backed by Nasdaq
Participating in the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center’s Milestone Makers program has been pivotal for Pay4Me’s growth. The program selects a limited number of entrepreneurs building social impact businesses and offers one-on-one mentorship, access to resources, and tailored coaching.
Reflecting on the experience, Paul highlighted the value of guidance from mentors like Moses Adedoyin and Chrissie Kayode and strategic coaching from Kathleen Polscer. “It was a transformative experience that gave us the clarity and tools to scale with confidence,” he shared.
The feature on Nasdaq’s iconic MarketSite tower in Times Square is a symbolic step forward not just for Pay4Me but also for all current and future international students, proving that Pay4Me will finally innovate to meet their everyday payments and financial services needs beyond tuition and school fee payments.
Scaling Financial Inclusion for a Global Future
As Pay4Me continues to expand its reach, its mission remains clear: to break down financial barriers for students and professionals navigating cross-border transactions.
Imagine applying to your dream university without worrying about payment delays or missing deadlines,” Sunday Paul Adah says. “That’s the future we’re building; an all-in-one app where international students can make on-time tuition and fee payments, enjoy seamless digital banking, and access a range of essential financial services.”
Conclusion
Pay4Me’s recognition by Nasdaq is more than a celebratory milestone, it’s a testament to the power of fintech solutions designed to solve real-world problems.
Ahead to 2025, purpose-driven innovations like Pay4Me will define the future of global financial access.
Visit pay4me.app or follow @sundaypauladah to learn how Pay4Me is shaping the future of cross-border payments.
