Special Announcement : Direct Pay Online Presents – New Payment Page
Direct Pay Online believes in innovation and excellence, which is why we are always creating solutions that are fast, beautifully designed, and simple to use. We are always working to ensure our providers, merchants, and their customers enjoy the freedom to pay and get paid anywhere, anytime. Keeping in line with this dedication, we are […]
A Comparison of Alternative Payment Methods – Part 2
In the previous post we discussed the emergence of various online and mobile payment systems and the variety of options available to consumers: e-Wallets – such as Apple Pay and Google Wallet – and digital currencies, particularly the emergence of bitcoin as a serious player in the digital currency market. In this article, we will […]
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 […]
The Key to Preventing Chargebacks
For online merchants, accepting credit cards over the phone, or via digital transaction, is a standard operating procedure, but not without certain risks. Chargebacks are a primary concern for businesses that conduct e-commerce, and they can be very expensive due to lost sales and stiff penalty fees. Chargebacks can happen for any number of reasons. […]
PCI DSS in Africa
Global credit card fraud is on the rise. According to Nilson Report, payment card issuers, merchants, and their acquiring banks lost $11.27 billion to fraud in the calendar year 2012. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was created to combat the escalating occurrence of fraud globally by increasing controls around cardholder data […]
Business Connect: The Complete Business-to-Business Payments Solution
“We believe that the business community should provide an easy and fast way to pay and to be paid.” 3G Direct Pay Ltd. A new, online express business-to-business (B2B) payment processing platform – Business Connect – has been introduced by 3G Direct Pay. This full suite of exclusive services enables any member of the business […]
A Step-By-Step Guide to the EMV and Online Card Transaction Journey
Whenever you go into a store or go online to buy something, there are always those few seconds of anticipation after you hand over your credit card or input its details, as you wait for authorization. What is going on behind the scenes? What “magic” is taking place as the zillions of bits and bytes […]
Growing eCommerce Platforms in Kenya
As the world becomes more attuned to online buying, Kenya is determined not to be left behind. Commenting on this trend in September 2013, we reported that Kenya was “not only taking part in the eCommerce industry, but it is flourishing and growing rapidly every day.”
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, […]
AFB Easy Advance FAQ
Do you have questions about AFB Easy Advance? Check out this list of FAQ for answers!