Black Friday: GrabrFi Unveils Borderless US Account to Boost Nigerians’ Global Shopping Power

Sunday Ehigiator

With the 2025 Black Friday sales season set to unleash billions of dollars in global transactions, digital finance platform GrabrFi says it is equipping Nigerians with a borderless financial tool designed to eliminate the long‑standing hurdles associated with international payments.
The company announced that its offering — a free, secure US checking account paired with a virtual and physical Mastercard — allows Nigerians to shop globally without foreign transaction fees, declined payments, or unfavourable currency conversions. The solution, the company said, is tailored not only for Black Friday deals but also for international subscriptions, software payments, remote work earnings and holiday travel.

According to GrabrFi, Nigerians have for years faced steep financial obstacles when attempting to shop or transact abroad. These include excessive transfer fees — such as paying a $50 fee on a $200 payment — currency losses due to poor exchange rates, and card restrictions that often cause international transactions to fail. As global online retailers prepare for heavy Black Friday traffic, these challenges become even more limiting for consumers and freelancers.

GrabrFi said it resolves these barriers by offering users a US-based financial infrastructure backed by Grabr Inc.’s decade-long global presence. Unlike traditional digital wallets, the platform provides a fully functional US checking account, complete with a routing number, account number and Mastercard debit card, enabling users to spend and receive USD without restrictions. Incoming Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers are free, allowing remote workers and individuals to retain the full value of payments sent from abroad.

The company added that its system has been designed to support the “holiday economy,” enabling tourists visiting Nigeria to top up their accounts in dollars and make naira transfers instantly within the app. Local vendors can also receive payments seamlessly, while Nigerians saving for Black Friday or Detty December can store funds in USD to hedge against inflation and avoid losses from volatile exchange rates.

GrabrFi emphasised that its platform prioritises security, using advanced encryption and protocols to protect user data and funds — an essential assurance during the high-volume transaction period that accompanies Black Friday and year-end festivities. It said its recent funding round reflects investor confidence in its expansion plans across Nigeria and Africa.

Signing up, the firm noted, takes minutes. New users can download the GrabrFi app, provide a valid Nigerian government-issued ID — including NIN, passport, driver’s licence or voter’s card — and receive immediate access to their US account and virtual debit card. The platform also allows users to buy dollars in-app, convert USD to naira when needed, and spend globally without interruptions.

The company said its US debit card ensures frustration-free international payments for software, subscriptions and business expenses during the November sales rush. It also encouraged users to take advantage of its secure Virtual Card for global e-commerce, especially during peak shopping. For the Detty December festive season, GrabrFi is rolling out features to support easier payments for tourists and local merchants.

In another major update, GrabrFi announced that it is introducing support for stablecoins to give users more flexible, faster and value-preserving transaction options.

The company urged Nigerians to take advantage of the borderless platform ahead of the Black Friday rush, saying it offers maximum savings and unrestricted global purchasing power. Interested users can open an account within minutes by visiting https://www.grabrfi.com.