Prophius launches contactless acceptance on mobile devices in partnership with Visa
PayContactless is certified by Visa for Tap to Phone, turning NFC-enabled Android phones and tablets into contactless payment terminals.
Lagos and Nairobi, 29 September 2022. Prophius today announced that its PayContactless solution is certified by Visa for Tap to Phone payment acceptance, enabling NFC-enabled Android phones and tablets to accept contactless payments. This aligns with Prophius' mission to enable commerce at the storefront.
"We see opportunities to help small businesses grow through the partnership with Visa, by making payments more accessible through Tap to Phone," said Olugbenga Adams, CEO at Prophius. "A more inclusive ecosystem through accessible payments is critical for every economy. We are thrilled to work with banks, fintech companies and merchants across the region towards this goal."
Andrew Uaboi, Vice President and Cluster Manager, Visa West Africa, said: "SMEs make up most businesses operating across West Africa, and their success is a critical factor in delivering sustainable economic growth. The ongoing evolution of payments has opened a new, more inclusive landscape that has the capacity to improve access for consumers from every segment of society."
"The availability of Tap to Phone technology continues to capitalise on the abundant presence of Android-powered smartphones to help SMEs succeed in the digital economy, by transforming mobiles into point-of-sale devices without the need for costly hardware or updates. We are excited about this partnership with Prophius and look forward to helping small businesses digitise acceptance across the West Africa region."
About Prophius
Prophius is a financial technology company. Our mission is to enable commerce for businesses in simple yet powerful ways using technology. We believe that businesses can create wealth for themselves, individuals, corporate institutions and society when given the tools, platform and support to succeed. We are building these capabilities across several markets toward a more inclusive world. www.prophius.com
About Visa Inc.
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world's leader in digital payments. Its mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. Its advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. For more information, visit visa.com.
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