Direct pay Online Group has launched a new version of its DUMAPAY payments App to help it’s over 25,000 merchants across Africa to accept a wider range of payment options instantly and securely .
The new DUMAPAY version 2.0 is the first mobile application that supports multiple payment options in Africa. Merchants using the app will be able to accept card, e-wallets and mobile payments such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, M-PESA, Airtel Money, MTN Money, Tigo. mVisa which is one of the payment options that has been added in the upgrade following the recent partnership Direct Pay Online had with Visa.
“We always aim to be ahead of the pack when it comes to embracing technology and making things easier for our merchants. This new version of the DUMAPAY payments app ensures that our merchants are efficient and offer greater security when dealing with customer information. It also opens them up to accept payments from all major credit cards, mobile money and e-wallets” Eran Feinstein, the DPO Group CEO stated.
The new app is more interactive and easy to use with its new and improved look that allows merchants to accept payments in two clicks; by using the Quick Pay option within the app, as well as by sending secure online payment links using Email Pay.
Another improved feature in the DUMAPAY 2.0 app is the simplified one time pairing of the card reader and the merchants’ phone. The app supports a chip & pin card reader, to accept EMV card transactions, and now, the card reader can be paired to the merchants’ mobile device using Bluetooth. This is a one – step process, helping the merchants not to waste time by logging into the app every time they want to make a sale.
Merchants will also enjoy the DUMAPAY app 2.0 as it comes with a more detailed transaction history. They will be able to know which payments were accepted and which ones failed in real- time.
The new DUMAPAY App is now available on Google Playstore for Android phone users.
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About Direct Pay Online Group
The DPO Group is the leading payment service provider in Africa serving over 25,000 online merchants including over 50 airlines, thousands of hotels, restaurants, travel agents, tour operators and other players in the e-commerce sector. We accept all major credit cards, mobile money and e-wallets, and are a leader in technology, usability and security across the region. DPO uses the most sophisticated fraud prevention system for online payments in Africa and holds PCI DSS Level 1 Certification in 12 countries. The Group acquired PayGate South Africa in September 2016, VSC Namibia and Botswana in March 2017, PayThru South Africa in June 2017, and VCS South Africa in August 2017. For more information please visit www.directpay.online, www.paygate.co.za, website.vcs.co.za, or www.paythru.com.
