Easy Settlement by Direct Pay Online
3G Direct Pay introduces a new, easy, and fast settlements solution 3G Direct Pay merchants can now receive settlements on a prepaid credit card, making the process more secure, faster and easier. As part of the service, we provide our merchants the Payoneer Mastercard, which is used to receive funds. How it Works 3G Direct […]
Which is Right for Mobile Payments in East Africa, PayPal Here, Square, or Something Else?
In East Africa, there are currently two major players when it comes to mobile payments and smartphone processing solutions: PayPal Here and Square. But with these qualified contenders, which one is right for businesses in East Africa? We have explored the services and our findings may surprise you. East African mobile payments, is PayPal Here […]
Everything you need to know about chargebacks, part 2
It can sometimes be difficult to totally avoid chargebacks. In light of this its best for a merchant to understand how the chargeback process works and what to expect when a chargeback request against you is requested by a cardholder. Before we look at the process, here are some of the terms you need to […]
Just Another Day of Online Payments Fraud Prevention
As Nelson sits gazing at his computer screen, the luscious scent of rich Arabic coffee wafts from his mug, lulling him into thoughts of a laughter-filled morning over breakfast with his fiancé; glancing at the clock, he thinks about getting home early because they have dinner plans with friends for his birthday. Yanking him out […]
Direct Pay Online is PCI DSS Level 1 Compliant – The highest Payments Security Standard
Direct Pay Online announced this week that it has recently received a PCI DSS Level 1 security standard certificate.
Mobile Money Trend in Tanzania – Infographic
The penetration of mobile money payment into the Tanzanian market. Note that in Sept 2013 $1.6 Billion worth of mobile transactions were performed. Originally published here.
KBA’s Study on Mobile Banking in Kenya – Infographic
Many banks and payment processors in East Africa support mobile banking, so the technology is available. However, the country has not fully integrated mobile banking technology in all of its capacity. This is not surprising, considering that Kenya, and other parts of East Africa, trails approximately ten years behind the rest of the world, when […]
Why Mobile Payments Are Succeeding in East Africa
There’s no denying that people in East Africa are enjoying the conveniences of mobile payment processing technologies. As far back as 2007, East Africa has been rolling toward almost complete integration of mobile payments for everything from making loan payments to sending money back to rural family members. The data behind this explosive growth points […]
Online Payments Presentation Zanzibar – January 2014
Zanzibar has always been a unique travel destination. With that, its travel industry have grown significantly over the years to become the leading one on the islands. Direct Pay Online, a leader online payments service provider for the East African travel industry works closely with operators and providers in Zanzibar, supplying the platform to receive […]
A New Partnership Between Direct Pay Online and Kopo Kopo
3G Direct Pay announces exciting partnership with Kopo Kopo to offer mobile payment options for travel merchants in East Africa Direct Pay Online is delighted to announce the new partnership with Kopo Kopo, a merchant services platform for mobile transactions. Our partnership, the first of this kind in East Africa, will bring exciting and innovative […]