How businesses in Africa can start taking payments online
Taking payments online doesn’t have to be complicated. This guide walks businesses across Africa through the simplest ways to start, from payment links to hosted checkout and integrations.
How to prevent payment fraud in ecommerce (Africa edition)
Learn how to prevent payment fraud in ecommerce across Africa with practical tips to secure transactions, reduce risk and protect your business.
DPO Pay is now Network. Our rebrand journey.
DPO Pay is now Network. Learn about our five year transformation and how the rebrand strengthens payment experiences across Uganda, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Kenya.
DPO Pay is now Network
Our journey began as 3G Direct Pay, a bold startup with a mission to simplify payments across Africa. As we grew and expanded our footprint, we evolved into Direct Pay Online, and later DPO Pay, each transformation reflecting our commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and regional growth. These milestones weren’t just name changes, they marked our […]
The Benefits of Using QR Code
Many businesses look for simple ways to improve the customer experience at every sales funnel point. QR code(s) are one of the tools that can help improve your business-customer interaction to enhance revenue, especially with the continued push for a cashless society. QR codes are an excellent way to integrate digital payment gateways into companies […]
Chargebacks: Understanding Them and How to Avoid Them
Chargebacks have become a significant concern for businesses that operate in the online world. They can occur when a customer disputes a transaction and demands a refund from their bank or credit card company. Chargebacks can be damaging for businesses as they not only lead to lost revenue but also to additional fees and fines. […]
Mobile payments with DPO Pay make it easier for businesses to get paid.
DPO Pay’s new mobile payments app is the next move in how businesses get paid. Facilitating payments from your smartphone has never been easier with DPO Pay Mobile, no matter where in Africa you are. Customers can now pay using mobile money, credit and debit cards, similar to in-store purchases via a point-of-sale device. The […]
Most Important Payment Processing Features for eCommerce
Africa has seen some challenges in the adoption of eCommerce. COD (or cash on demand) has been the preferred method of payment for many across the continent. The use of alternative payment methods such as cards and eWallets has been catching on, to the relief of merchants looking for more secure and reliable ways of completing transactions. […]
Payment Processing for Small Businesses
These days, customers expect to be able to buy when – and how – they want, prompting businesses to increase their breadth options to fit this demand. Not only does this mean moving catalogues and business information online, but also allowing for multiple payment options. Whether your customers are visiting you in-store or online, a […]
Improve Cash Flow by Managing Transactions and Finances Better
As we’ve covered in previous pieces in this series, understanding and managing cash flow is crucial to running a thriving business. Cash flow is the amount of money that is available after all operational costs are taken into account. The more cash flow you have available, the more you’re able to reinvest in your business […]