Sending money to different countries has never been an easy task. There’s a lot of red tape to get through, stringent regulations, and high costs. In the context of Africa, this has made life difficult for a lot of consumers. For example, South Africa has a high incidence of people who work in the country
With every passing year the landscape of the payment industry shifts. We say goodbye to old ways of doing things and we usher in new paradigms. The past year wasn’t any different and neither will the upcoming year be. So we thought we should take a look back at the most prominent payment trends of
With every passing year the landscape of the payment industry shifts. We say goodbye to old ways of doing things and we usher in new paradigms. The past year wasn’t any different and neither will the upcoming year be. So we thought we should take a look back at the most prominent payment trends of
South African fintech company, Entersekt, has expanded its worldwide operations and secured contracts with major banks across several continents. The company specialises in online authentication and mobile security solutions within the financial services sector. Having cemented relationships with large-scale providers such as Equity Bank in Africa and First Bank in the United States, Entersekt is
South African fintech company, Entersekt, has expanded its worldwide operations and secured contracts with major banks across several continents. The company specialises in online authentication and mobile security solutions within the financial services sector. Having cemented relationships with large-scale providers such as Equity Bank in Africa and First Bank in the United States, Entersekt is
When mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) first arrived, we were all content to accept it as a solution designed to make life easier for mobile businesses. Then it surprised us all by revolutionising the way many businesses run, including brick and mortar businesses. And then, as if that wasn’t enough, mPOS went on to transform entire industries.
At the start of a new year fraught with uncertainty on many levels, leaders in the local banking and financial spheres are looking to gain any competitive advantage they can. As Internet access and smartphone penetration make exponential gains in South Africa and the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa, mobility will surely be a focal point
Small business owners that don’t sell their goods or services online can now offer an online payment option to make payments much easier for their clients. In the small business environment, cash is not king – it can be a security or a business risk. This is why fintech startup Peach Payments, an online payment
Ensure seamless delivery In addition to continuing to offer attractive deals and prices, Tucker says that great customer service is paramount, and should not be neglected during the festive season, regardless of staff taking leave and slower sales. An integral part of seamless customer service for e-tailers is ensuring that products are delivered on time,
Increased demand for variety and innovation The trends which have truly shaped online shopping in 2016 are an increased demand for variety and free delivery. The biggest drivers of online shopping are convenience and time – people are increasingly frustrated with queues, traffic and delays when heading out to spend money, whether on groceries or
