While Valentine’s Day in the UK will be marked by roses and dinner reservations, for millions of Africans in the Diaspora, love looks different.
On February 14, Velox Payments officially opens to the public in the United Kingdom, enabling Nigerians and Kenyans in the UK to seamlessly send money to loved ones back home. This timing is intentional. For many in the diaspora, love is not just a message or a moment — it is school fees paid on time, a parent’s hospital bill settled quickly, rent covered without delay, and the reassurance that distance does not weaken responsibility.
The United Kingdom is home to one of the largest African diaspora populations in Europe, with billions sent back annually to support families, businesses, and communities across the continent. Yet many still encounter high fees, delayed transfers, and/or inconsistent service when supporting home, with little to no recognition for taking that responsibility.
At Velox, we believe that responsibility deserves better infrastructure and recognition.
Velox was built on a simple idea: sending money home should feel as easy and intentional as sending a text. Through the app, users can transfer funds quickly and securely, swap between currencies at competitive rates, and schedule recurring transfers daily or monthly — a feature designed for those who support family consistently, not just occasionally.
For many Africans in the diaspora, love is measured in responsibility. We built Velox to honour that responsibility — not just with speed, but with structure and recognition.
Velox is not just another remittance app.
At the heart of the product is a lifestyle layer designed to recognise commitment to home. Every transfer earns loyalty points that unlock access to branded merchandise, discounted event tickets, and even premium airport protocol services as users accumulate more. The message is clear: Supporting family should not only be a responsibility — it should come with recognition.
Yes, remittance is a competitive and crowded landscape, but crowded doesn’t mean complete. Velox brings a combination of speed, automated payments, compliance and community-oriented rewards into one unified experience.
The UK corridor is only the beginning. Over the coming months, Velox Payments plans to expand into additional African corridors, opening new destination countries for diaspora communities who need dependable payment rails. The company is also setting its sights on broader European expansion, positioning itself to serve Africans across the continent who remain deeply connected to home economies.
Valentine’s Day is symbolic. It is about presence, even in absence. For Velox Payments, the UK launch represents more than market entry — it represents a brand philosophy built around connection, responsibility, and pride in origin.
Because sometimes, the most meaningful way to say “I love you” is simply to send it home.
Velox Payments is now available in the UK.
Download the app and begin sending love home.
