Point of sale terminal is a device that is used to accept payments from customers usually for retail transactions. PoS terminals are used by small, medium and large enterprises. Modern PoS systems are indifferent forms and are a combination of hardware and software, often including a barcode scanner, card reader, cash drawer, and receipt printer….
Digital lending companies are financial technology (fintech) companies that provide loans to individuals and businesses through digital platforms. In Nigeria, digital lending has gained significant popularity in recent years due to the high demand for credit and the limited access to traditional banking services. There are several digital lending companies in Nigeria, including Carbon, Renmoney,…
Starting a business can be a daunting prospect, as it’s normal to have doubts and skepticism about the potential outcomes. Questions like “Will my business make money?” or “Will people buy my products or services?” are common concerns. However, while these fears are valid, it’s possible to take steps in the right direction and increase…
Funding is key for businesses of all shapes and sizes. According to CB Insights, lack of proper funding is the leading cause of startup failures responsible for 38% of failures. Without appropriate funding, a startup is likely to fail regardless of how good its product or business model is. Thus, knowing the ways of funding…
What are Card schemes? Card schemes play a crucial role in enabling users to carry out transactions using their debit, credit, or prepaid cards. For instance, when you use an ATM or make a purchase at a point-of-sale (PoS) terminal, the technology behind that transaction is provided by a card scheme. In Nigeria, there are…
Palmpay Palmpay is a digital-only bank that offers a range of banking services via its mobile banking application. PalmPay is a product of Transsnet Group, the joint venture between NetEase Group (NASDAQ: NTES) and Transsion Holdings Group. PalmPay offers financial services to meet the daily needs of many users across Africa; like top-up funds electronically, making transfers,…
Palmpay Palmpay is a digital-only bank that offers a range of banking services via its mobile banking application. PalmPay is a product of Transsnet Group, the joint venture between NetEase Group (NASDAQ: NTES) and Transsion Holdings Group. PalmPay offers financial services to meet the daily needs of many users across Africa; like top-up funds electronically, making transfers,…
Interswitch Interswitch is an integrated payments company with many solutions focused on improving African payments and commerce. Interswitch provides payment integrations, technical support, advisory support, and payment infrastructure to corporates and government agencies Interswitch was founded by Mitchell Elegbe in 2002 and has since pioneered a number of payment solutions that have carried payments in…
TeamApt, founded in 2015 is Nigeria’s largest business payments platform, processing $100 billion in annual run-rate transaction value. The company is backed by QED, British International Investment, FMO, and other leading global venture capital funds. TeamApt was founded with the vision to create a society where everyone experiences financial happiness. It does this through Moniepoint…
The stress of always going to the bank, doing paper works for just a little complaint, having to stand in a queue for long periods of hours, getting unpleasant customer care responses because they are all fed up, or even having to think of ways to bring certain documents on workdays has been reduced with…
