Finmont Partners with DPO Pay by Network

Nairobi, Kenya, 19 March 2024:Global payment orchestration platform FinMont has announced a new partnership with the leading digital African online payment solution, DPO Pay by Network. This new alliance will see FinMont add DPO Pay by Network’s innovative and leading online payment solutions to its global ecosystem, […]

DPO welcomes to additions to the Executive Team

Nairobi, Kenya, 18 May 2023: Leading African digital payments company DPO Pay has announced the appointment of Isabella Marira as Group Head of Operations and Daisy Shipwoni as Head of Marketing to join the Executive Team.[…]

DPO launches new DPO Pay Mobile payments app

Ireland, Kenya, South Africa 12 December 2022: Leading African digital payments company DPO Group launched DPO Pay Mobile, a new version of their payments app. […]

DPO partners with The University of Namibia to simplify school and application fee payments

Namibia, 22nd November 2022: DPO Group (DPO) has partnered with The University of Namibia (UNAM) to make school fee payments easier.[…]

Judy Waruiru appointed as Managing Director for DPO Africa

Nairobi, Kenya, November 2022: Leading African digital payments company DPO has announced the appointment of Judy Waruiru as Managing Director for DPO Africa. […]

Central Bank of Kenya grants license to DPO Group Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya 29 August 2022: Leading African digital payments provider DPO Group Kenya has received official approval from the Central Bank of Kenya to operate as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) in the country. […]

DPO Group CEO Eran Feinstein announces his retirement after successful transition period

Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, 21 August 2022: DPO Group (DPO) co-founder and CEO Eran Feinstein has announced his retirement after helping to build the company from scratch to become one of Africa’s leading payment providers. […]

DPO Group enables USSD payment option in Nigeria

Kenya-based DPO Group kicks off 2022 with new pan-African partnerships following landmark acquisition

28th March 2022 – Leading African digital payments company DPO Group has announced three partnerships with companies in the digital payments sector  […]

DPO announces partnership with Bank of Kigali

Kigali, Rwanda – Monday 07 February 2022 – Leading African digital payments company DPO Group has officially partnered with Bank of Kigali, a leading commercial bank in Rwanda, to onboard eCommerce merchants for the bank […]

DPO Group Partners with Mastercard to Help Businesses Accept Digital Payments

Accra, Ghana – 27 January 2022: DPO Group has partnered with Mastercard to enable thousands of businesses in Ghana to offer their customers greater choice and convenience by pivoting online and accepting digital payments. […]

DPO Group acquired by Network International as landmark deal closes

Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, 01 October 2021: DPO Group (DPO), Africa’s largest and fastest-growing payment service provider (PSP), has finalised its acquisition by Network International, a globally renowned enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa. […]

DPO Group to be acquired by Network International in landmark deal for the African payments space

DPO Group to be acquired by Network International DPO Group (DPO), one of the leading, high-growth online commerce platforms in Africa operating across 19 countries, has today entered into an agreement to be acquired by Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). In a landmark deal for […]

DTB joins Mastercard and DPO Group to extend digital payments to global markets

Innovative digital business-to-business payment solution to be rolled out across other African markets following launch in Kenya and Tanzania Nairobi, Kenya 11 October 2019: Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), the East African banking group, has joined African payment services provider DPO Group, and Mastercard, the global payments and technology company, in the rollout of a business […]

DPO Group acquires PayFast in major deal for African online payments sector

DPO Group, the leading African Payment Service Provider (PSP) has today announced its acquisition of PayFast, one of the largest payment processors in South Africa. The deal by the Nairobi headquartered DPO Group was executed through a mix of shares and cash, with the PayFast management team remaining key shareholders in DPO Group. Following the transaction, DPO Group will be providing services to over 100,000 merchants across 18 African markets […]

DPO Group launches Africa’s first B2B Virtual and Prepaid payment card

New DumaCard gives businesses in Africa access to new markets by enabling online payments regionally and internationally. Arusha, Tanzania, 6 June 2019: DPO Group, a leading Payment Service Provider (PSP) in Africa, has just launched Africa’s first business to business payment card. DPO’s DumaCard, which is offered as a plastic card as well as in […]

PayGate re-brands to DPO PayGate, extends reach into Africa

In a further move to optimise its service offering, DPO Group (Direct Pay Online) will be rolling up its Southern African payment service providers (PSP’s) group into the consolidated brand of DPO PayGate. In August 2017, DPO announced its acquisition of PayGate South Africa and Virtual Card Services (VCS) South Africa. The deal followed its […]

Direct Pay Online Group acquires leading online EFT solution provider Setcom

Setcom operates SID, the leading instant EFT solution in South Africa Nairobi, 5th December 2017 – Direct Pay Online Group (DPO) has announced the acquisition of SID Instant EFT South Africa, the original and leading instant electronic funds transfer (EFT) solution in the region. The deal will complement DPO’s comprehensive suite of payment solutions which […]

Direct Pay Online Group receives second investment from Apis Growth Fund

Nairobi, October 19, 2017 – Direct Pay Online Group (DPO) has received a second investment of $5M from the UK based private equity fund, Apis Partners. This investment,which follows the initial $10M investment made last year, will be used to fuel DPO Group’s ambitious strategic plan which includes organic growth across Africa, strengthening the Group’s […]

Direct Pay Online Group launches DUMAPAY 2.0 app

Direct pay Online Group has launched a new version of its DUMAPAY payments App to help its 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 […]

Direct Pay Online Group acquires Virtual Card Services (VCS) South Africa

Published on Aug 18th, 2017 Direct Pay Online Group (DPO) has today announced the acquisition of Virtual Card Services (VCS) South Africa. This marks the completion of DPO’s purchase of VCS Group, post the earlier acquisition of VCS Namibia and VCS Botswana. Furthermore, this acquisition further bolsters DPO’s leading position in Southern Africa post its […]

Direct Pay Online partners with Visa for mVisa payments

Partnership expands digital payments footprint in Kenya; connects more Kenyan consumers and merchants to the global economy. Visa and Direct Pay Online Group (DPO), the leading online payment service provider in Africa, have announced that they are enabling 20,000 more merchants to accept mVisa payments, facilitating mobile commerce in Kenya and connecting more people and […]

Direct Pay Online continues Southern Africa expansion with acquisition of PayThru South Africa

Nairobi, 27 June 2017 – Direct Pay Online (DPO) Group, through its South African subsidiary DPO SA, have today announced the acquisition of PayThru South Africa, a cloud-based payment gateway that specializes in the integration of mobile devices. The acquisition is in line with the Group’s strategy to strengthen its positioning in South Africa and […]

Direct Pay Online opens a branch in Addis Ababa as part of growth into Ethiopia

The Direct Pay Online Group, (DPO Group), the leading online payment service provider in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has established an Ethiopian branch in Addis Ababa. The new branch, in Bole, opened in April 2017 and will become the base for the Groups operations in the country. This base gives the DPO […]

Direct Pay Online launches new Mobile Payment App – DumaPay

Merchants and customers alike will be pleased to know that Direct Pay Online has recently rebranded their mSWIPE+ app to a new and improved payment app – DumaPay. DumaPay has all of the benefits of mSwipe+, with the addition of exciting new features. Why DumaPay? DumaPay is an advanced mobile payment app designed for merchants […]

Direct Pay Online partner with VISA to launch the 10×10 program

Opening an online shop is now a necessity for every successful business. According to Statista, retail e-commerce sales are predicted to grow to 3.4 trillion US dollars by 2019! However, gaps in skills and knowledge are often a barrier to success in the e-commerce arena, and Direct Pay Online is launching a program that intends […]

The Direct Pay Online Group expands operations into Botswana & Namibia

The Direct Pay Online Group Expands Operations into Botswana & Namibia Virtual Card Services becomes a member of the Direct Pay Online Group The Direct Pay Online Group to acquire a 100% of the equity in Virtual Card Services in Botswana & Namibia Virtual Card Services is the leading credit, debit and smart card processing […]

Direct Pay Online Group (DPO Group) joins with Safarisharing to bring a new perspective for the East African Safari Industry – Direct Pay Online

Nairobi, Kenya 9 November 2016 – The Direct Pay Online Group, (“DPO Group”) – formerly known as 3G Direct Pay Limited – the leading online payments processor in East Africa, today announced that it has partnered with the newly launched Safarisharing platform to connect people and enable them to share safaris in Kenya and Tanzania. This unique and innovative platform is the first of its kind in the region.

Cashless payments system in Kenya promising – Eran Feinstein Talks | Direct Pay Online

When I was planning to come to Kenya, I wanted to book and pay for hotel accommodation online. Coming from Israel, I had assumed online transactions had started becoming commonplace. The hotel was not accepting online payments. That was nearly a decade ago. Until a few years ago, you could call a hotel in Nairobi […]

Direct Pay Online Group (DPO) receives significant investment from Apis Growth Fund I

Direct Pay Online Group (DPO) receives significant investment from Apis Growth Fund I. Apis Partners LLP’s inaugural PE Fund, Apis Growth Fund I, to acquire a significant stake in the DPO Group, previously known as 3G Direct Pay Limited The DPO Group is the leading online payments processor in East Africa, with operations across […]

Direct Pay Online Group merges with payment service provider PayGate

The Direct Pay Online Group, (“DPO Group”) – formerly known as 3G Direct Pay Limited – the leading online payments processor in East Africa, today announced that it has merged with PayGate (Pty) Ltd (“PayGate” or “The Company”), the leading South African online payments processor. This merger follows the recent investment in the DPO Group […]

3G Direct Pay is now Direct Pay Online Group – Direct Pay Online

We are delighted to announce that we have a new look and a new name! As from today, Thursday 22 September 2016, 3G Direct Pay will now be renamed The Direct Pay Online Group (“DPO Group”) We have received a significant investment from Apis Partners LLP (“Apis”), a private equity asset manager focused on financial […]

Direct Pay Online attains PCI DSS Level 1 Compliance Certificate

3G Direct Pay Limited, the leading Pan-African premier solution for online and mobile payments, has been certified as compliant with the security standards of the Global Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council. The PCI DSS LEVEL 1 certification is applicable to all their branches in Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Zambia, Uganda and Rwanda. “The PCI […]

Direct Pay Online launches mobile app for processing card and mobile payments

Leading Pan-African online and mobile payments solution provider, 3G Direct Pay Limited has today unveiled a new mobile application that enables merchants to launch their card and mobile transactions on their mobile phones anywhere, anytime. The mSWIPE+ mobile app enables merchants to process payments through their mobile phone together with a mobile Point of Sale […]

New System to automatically update Mobile Money Payments for the airline industry

Leading Pan-African online and mobile payments provider, 3G Direct Pay Group (3GDP), has partnered with cloud reservation system, AeroCRS, to launch an advanced mobile money solution that enables airlines in five African countries to accept payment for reservation and issue tickets real-time. The new solution directly connects mobile money wallets to the airline reservation system, […]

Direct Pay Online Group awarded the first Pan Africa PCI DSS LEVEL 1 Compliance Certificate

3G Direct Pay Group, the leading Pan-African premier solution for online and mobile payments, has been certified as the first company compliant with the security standards of the Global Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council. The PCI DSS LEVEL 1 certification is applicable to all their branches in Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Zambia, Uganda and […]

Direct Pay Online launches Online Zanzibar

www.online-zanzibar.com offers the first single online point of reference for all travel-related business in Zanzibar 3G Direct Pay Limited, African premier solution for online and mobile payments, has launched a new website that offers the first single online point of reference for all travel-related business in Zanzibar, to interact on e-commerce, tourism, online […]

Safe and Secure online payments growth set to continue in Africa

Online payments are accelerating in Africa, says leading payment solutions provide, 3G Direct Pay Limited and the growth is set to continue. “The number of merchants and customers we serve has trebled in the last year, and the vast majority of those are new entrants to the market,” said Eran Feinstein, Managing Director, 3G Direct […]

Direct Pay Online Limited helps Fly540 deliver convenience to its customers and agents

Fly540 now offers a safe, reliable, and secure online payment solution 26 March 2015, Nairobi, Kenya.……. Leading regional online payments solution provider 3G Direct Pay (3GDP) has partnered with East Africa’s premier low-cost airline Fly540, to provide their customers and business partners the freedom to pay online using all major credit and debit cards, PayPal, […]

New Chairman appointed for Direct Pay Online Group

Nairobi, Kenya, 11 March 2015…..3G Direct Pay Limited (3GDP), the leading online payment service provider for East and Southern Africa, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Offer Gat, as Chairman of 3G Direct Pay, with effect from March 2015. Eran Feinstein, Managing Director, 3G Direct Pay said, “I am extremely pleased to have […]