Question 1

What is Waribei and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Waribei is an inventory financing platform that lets small merchants buy stock from partner suppliers on credit using a mobile app and QR code checkout. You download the app, see your available stock advance, generate a QR code (waricode), then present it at a partner supplier so they can scan it and release the goods immediately while you pay later.

Question 2

What countries does Waribei operate in?

Accepted Answer

Waribei is based in Côte d’Ivoire and focuses on merchants and wholesalers in French‑speaking Africa, with plans to expand across other Francophone African countries.

Question 3

How do I sign up for Waribei?

Accepted Answer

To sign up, you download the Waribei mobile app, create an account, and use it to check if your usual supplier is a Waribei partner so you can access an inventory advance and start purchasing stock on deferred payment terms.

Question 4

Does Waribei have a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Waribei has a mobile app for merchants and a separate Waribei Fournisseur Android app for suppliers that is available on Google Play. Other platforms beyond Android are not specified.

Question 5

Who is Waribei best suited for?

Accepted Answer

Waribei is best suited for small retailers and informal traders who regularly buy from specific wholesalers, as well as suppliers and wholesalers that want to offer customers stock on credit with bank-backed financing.

Question 6

How do I contact Waribei support?

Accepted Answer

You can contact Waribei support by email at tech@waribei.africa or ladislas@waribei.africa, or via the contact details provided on their website.

Question 7

Does Waribei have a plan for teams or businesses?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Waribei is designed for business use, connecting small merchants with business suppliers and banks, and the Waribei Fournisseur app specifically serves wholesalers and suppliers.

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