The Future of mPOS – PayPal Here vs. Square
Throughout the world, there are currently two major players when it comes to mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) payments and smartphone processing solutions: PayPal Here and Square. Though they are not currently available in Africa, we’ll take a look at them. PayPal Here: Global Giant PayPal Here is owned by internet superhero, Ebay. PayPal Here […]
7 Predictions for the African Payment Industry in 2016
Some predictions for 2016 are important and some seem a tad trivial. Fortune forecasts that cyber-espionage will rise sharply, but interest rates will not (important). Indiewire.com predicts that Leonardo DiCaprio may finally win an Oscar (trivial). In our part of the world, the following seven predictions about the African payments industry are important because they […]
Should Your Airline Have a Mobile App?
In an earlier blog post, we explored the reasons why travel businesses should go mobile. Now, we will discuss why airlines, specifically, need mobile solutions for passengers. Any airline without a mobile solution is likely to be surpassed as the competition soars to new heights. According to a recent study, more than one in three […]
Is 3D Secure Right for Your Business?
Everything You Need to Know About Chargebacks
Merchants accepting online and mobile payments are constantly concerned about credit card fraud and chargebacks. You can protect yourself, as a business owner, by learning about the different types of fraud and what chargebacks are, as well as what the chargeback process is, and what you can do to help your business avoid them. One of the best ways merchants […]
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 […]
Global Trends for the Travel Industry in 2016
2015 was a positive year for the travel industry, displaying an almost 5% increase in global travel despite turbulence in many areas of the world. There was an obvious shift towards self-service, mobile search and brand authenticity. These are positive trends to build upon, and the smart travel business owner will make sure to […]
Mobile Shopping Is Bigger Than We Think!
Mobile shopping is huge, which we discussed in an earlier blog post. But as it turns out, it is much bigger than previously thought, and it is continuing to grow with every passing day. Mobile sales, reported by the 500 leading mobile commerce sites, are expected to reach $155 billion by the end of 2015. And […]
Why Every Travel Business Should Go Mobile
If you plan to run your travel business successfully into the future, here’s a tip that you should take to heart right now…GO MOBILE! This is true for any business – online or brick-and-mortar – but since we’re talking travel, here are some compelling reasons to go this route, and how to leverage this tectonic […]
Four Main Challenges in Mobile Payments