Increase Your Hotel’s Online Bookings by Offering Various Payment Methods
Global digital travel revenues from flights, car rentals and hotel bookings reached over $533 billion in 2015 and are projected to grow over 11% to reach $593 billion by year-end 2016. Online booking revenues will continue to grow to reach a staggering $762 billion in 2019, according to eMarketer. Competition is fierce between independent vendors […]
Does Your Business Really Need a Turnkey Payment Solution?
The world’s reliance on electronic devices continues to soar. And it’s no surprise that this trend extends into the area of business payment processing. This can be seen through an increase in the use of digital payment types such as mobile payments, online payments, and mPOS devices. Every merchant requires an easy and efficient way […]
Direct Pay Online’s CEO Discusses What Will Drive African Tourism in 2017
2016 marked the tenth anniversary of 3G Direct Pay, which we recently celebrated by doing a complete rebranding as Direct Pay Online. We are extremely pleased that our credit card processing and mobile payment platforms have grown successfully, and that we have developed strong partnerships with African travel businesses to provide safe, secure, fast, reliable, […]
A Review of the WooCommerce Plugin
Do you have a WooCommerce store and want to integrate Direct Pay Online? There is a a plugin for that. Read here how to do it!
4 Best Practices for Securing a Payment Page and Protecting Customer Privacy
With online sales expected to grow to more than $400 billion within the next two years, you need to make sure that you accept online payments via a payment page that is totally secure and protects customer privacy. Ecommerce allows you to be present 24 hours a day, every day of the year, so […]
Global eCommerce Industry Trends to Watch for in the Second Half of 2016
With African online business acting as a microcosm for the global eCommerce industry, it is important to notice the global trends that affect the world’s online shoppers and sellers in order to plan and prepare for their emergence on our continent. Whether your business is focused on internet sales growth, mobile payments, or customer-centricity, the […]
Merchant Account Services: 7 Reasons to Work with a Payment Service Provider
When launching a new e-commerce website, one of the first decisions companies must make is regarding the selection of a payment processor. But should online businesses partner with a payment service provider (PSP) or work directly with an acquirer (payment processor)? While both options are valid, working with a PSP like 3G Direct Pay is […]
Understanding the African Travel Payments Ecosystem
Check out this presentation to learn about the recent changes, the current trends, and the future of the African Payments industry. Understanding the African Travel Payments Ecosystem from Eran Feinstein
Understanding Dynamic Currency Conversion
Dynamic currency conversion allows people who are traveling abroad to pay for services and items in their own currency. Check out this presentation to find out how dynamic currency conversion works and what its benefits are for merchants as well as for cardholders. Understanding Dynamic Currency Conversion from Eran Feinstein
5 Ways to Make Sure You Get Approved for a Merchant Account
Even though your application for a merchant account with the acquiring bank is done on your behalf by your payment service provider, the process can still be a challenge. But not to worry – there are ways to increase your chances of being approved for a merchant account quickly and without any hiccups. Applying for […]