[Market Research] Kenya is a Focal Point for African Growth
In a new report of Kenya’s credit card and payments industry, the Market Research Store explores the political, socioeconomic, infrastructural, and demographic reasons for the growth of Kenya’s dominance as a hub of electronic payments in Africa. An oasis of peace and stability, if other African nations follow Kenya’s lead in embracing innovation and technology, […]
Global Payment Trends in 2015
Online and mobile payments, worldwide, have seen enormous changes, growth and maturity in the last decade. While these technological advancements have made paying for services and goods from the comfort of home (or from mobile phones) vastly more accessible and seamless for consumers in the western world, they are also filling a huge void that […]
Pro Tips: How to Prepare for Opening a Merchant Account
For nearly ten years, Eran Feinstein, Managing Director of Direct Pay Online, has been leading the African travel market with online and mobile payment solutions. Eran and his team create structures that empower businesses to conduct business online, accept credit card and mobile payments, and cater to a broader global audience. We sat down with […]
Cross-Border Mobile Money Trends
Mobile payments continue to grow in popularity as they facilitate business transactions The establishment and growth of the East African Community (EAC) provided a foundation for cross-border payments and a boost to e-commerce in Africa, especially in the travel industry. It’s easier than ever to find and purchase a flight to Kampala, book a hotel […]
3G Direct Pay Connects with Cellulant to Provide Online Mobile Money Payments Solutions for Africa
3G Direct Pay Limited has become a leading online payment solution for East and Southern Africa. Now they have selected a significant technology partner and mobile digital payments provider, Cellulant, to provide their customers the freedom to pay online using all major credit, debit cards, PayPal and Mobile Money in a safe, reliable and secure, […]
New mSwipe mobile payments app Version
New mSwipe mobile payments app Version
Cashless in Africa
As Africa continues to make strides in the adoption of new technology, with more mobile, online and credit options available, economies and spending are on the rise as well. Going cashless is safer, more secure and opens up new spending opportunities for Africans of many nations. Mobile opportunity
Challenges of replacing cash with mobile payments in East Africa
Although mobile payments have taken off as a form of currency in East Africa, the platform is not without its challenges. Africa contains the top 75% of countries using mobile payment in the world, largely thanks to the platform’s ease of use. Reliability and security issues, however, contribute to the challenges businesses face in East […]
Benefits of Replacing Cash with Mobile Payments in Africa
Mobile payment adoption in East Africa is bringing businesses a number of new surprising benefits. With more businesses offering mobile payment options, consumers are left with cash in their pocket (figuratively and literally), and can make more purchases. This way, their cash on hand is freed up and their mobile device is another great way […]
Direct Pay Online: A Company with Consummate Credibility
Regarded as an emblem of excellence for its members, ZATI or the Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors, has been in operation for nearly 12 years. This impartial and welcoming organization, which has grown by 50% in the past five years, also prides itself on being the voice of the private sector in tourism of the […]