NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 23 – iPay, a leading digital payment platform in Kenya, has partnered with Visa to roll out Visa’s Tap to Phone technology aimed at easing digital payments for both merchants and customers.
Dubbed “Tap Ulipe”, the solution is integrated into a sleek, portable, internet enabled MobiGo 2 device, comparable in size to modern smart phones.
It offers merchants a wide range of solutions beyond traditional payments without having to invest in clunky POS machines.
In addition, merchants can also download the Tap to Ulipe app from the Google Play store on their Near-Field-Communication (NFC) enabled smart phones to accept contactless payments.
Philip Nyamwaya, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of iPay stated that Tap Ulipe aims to drive increased sales for merchants using the ipay platform marking a significant advancement in the small business payment landscape.
“We’re thrilled about the opportunities that Tap Ulipe brings to our valued merchant network. This innovative technology has the potential to unlock previously untapped revenue from customer transactions, giving them access to more money,” Said Nyamwaya CEO ipay.
‘’With a focus on ease and security, The Tap to Phone technology is putting our firm at the forefront of innovation in the digit payments industry,’’ he added.
Eva Ngigi-Sarwari, Visa Kenya Country Manager noted the importance of the adoption of Tap to Phone technology as a solid growth strategy for small businesses across Kenya.
“ With Tap to Phone technology, businesses can provide their customers with easy and secure contactless payments giving them peace of mind and encouraging repeat purchases. It is a powerful tool that will elevate the way small businesses transact allowing them to thrive in the ever-changing digital landscape,” said Ngigi Visa Kenya country manager.
