What is PCI DSS 3.0
There isn’t anything more essential to a business’s success than the trust of its clients. Long gone are the days when cash was king; today’s customers pay largely by credit or debit card, which requires the placement of their highly sensitive financial information in the hands of the merchant. It will only take one misstep […]
Everything you need to know about chargebacks, part 2
It can sometimes be difficult to totally avoid chargebacks. In light of this its best for a merchant to understand how the chargeback process works and what to expect when a chargeback request against you is requested by a cardholder. Before we look at the process, here are some of the terms you need to […]
Just Another Day of Online Payments Fraud Prevention
As Nelson sits gazing at his computer screen, the luscious scent of rich Arabic coffee wafts from his mug, lulling him into thoughts of a laughter-filled morning over breakfast with his fiancé; glancing at the clock, he thinks about getting home early because they have dinner plans with friends for his birthday. Yanking him out […]
Do It Online Zanzibar – Monthly Contest & Amazing Prizes
Do it Online, Zanzibar! For the first time ever Direct Pay Online is proud to launch Do It Online Zanzibar, an incentive campaign that will enable Direct Pay Online registered merchants from Zanzibar to win great prices. The more transactions you process through Direct Pay Online’s platform the higher your chances are to win!!! How does it […]
Direct Pay Online is PCI DSS Level 1 Compliant – The highest Payments Security Standard
Direct Pay Online announced this week that it has recently received a PCI DSS Level 1 security standard certificate.
Direct Pay Online now the first company in East Africa to become PCI DSS LEVEL 1 compliant
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the first Certificate of Compliance PCI DSS Level 1, in East Africa. The Certificate, which is vital for companies that accept credit card payments online and off line, represents a common set of industry tools and measurements to help ensure the safe handling of sensitive […]
Everything you need to know about credit card chargeback fees- part 1
Accepting credit cards as payment in your business transactions is a very promising concept. You can increase your revenue, your customer base and improve productivity. Getting a merchant account to be able to accept cards for payments adds convenience, cost-effectiveness and a gives the impression that your business is professionally run. If you have already […]
Mobile Money Trend in Tanzania – Infographic
The penetration of mobile money payment into the Tanzanian market. Note that in Sept 2013 $1.6 Billion worth of mobile transactions were performed. Originally published here.
KBA’s Study on Mobile Banking in Kenya – Infographic
Many banks and payment processors in East Africa support mobile banking, so the technology is available. However, the country has not fully integrated mobile banking technology in all of its capacity. This is not surprising, considering that Kenya, and other parts of East Africa, trails approximately ten years behind the rest of the world, when […]
How Credit Card Companies Handle Chargebacks
As a business owner, you’re dedicated to earning your money by working hard and making every dollar count. But there are those times when days, weeks – even months after a sale, your hard-earned money is taken away in the form of a chargeback. It’s never pleasant when it happens, and too many chargebacks can […]