Cross-Border Mobile Money Trends
Mobile payments continue to grow in popularity as they facilitate business transactions The establishment and growth of the East African Community (EAC) provided a foundation for cross-border payments and a boost to e-commerce in Africa, especially in the travel industry. It’s easier than ever to find and purchase a flight to Kampala, book a hotel […]
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!
New mSwipe mobile payments app Version
New mSwipe mobile payments app Version
Cashless in Africa
As Africa continues to make strides in the adoption of new technology, with more mobile, online and credit options available, economies and spending are on the rise as well. Going cashless is safer, more secure and opens up new spending opportunities for Africans of many nations. Mobile opportunity