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
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 […]
A Comparison of Alternative Payment Methods – Part 1
For the past 10 years or so, online and mobile payments have become the norm, speeding up the rate and volume of commercial transactions. Recent research by I.E. Market Research shows that mobile phone payments, alone, were worth US$31.5 billion dollars in 2010. Global mobile phone payments are predicted to continue rising dramatically and be […]
[Market Research] Kenya is a Focal Point for African Growth
In a new report of Kenya’s credit card and payments industry, the Market Research Store explores the political, socioeconomic, infrastructural, and demographic reasons for the growth of Kenya’s dominance as a hub of electronic payments in Africa. An oasis of peace and stability, if other African nations follow Kenya’s lead in embracing innovation and technology, […]
Global Payment Trends in 2015
Online and mobile payments, worldwide, have seen enormous changes, growth and maturity in the last decade. While these technological advancements have made paying for services and goods from the comfort of home (or from mobile phones) vastly more accessible and seamless for consumers in the western world, they are also filling a huge void that […]
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 […]