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SoftPOS for On-the-Go and On-Demand Services
By Lipa Payments 20 Mar, 2024
In the dynamic world of on-demand services, efficiency and cost-effectiveness are key factors that can make or break a business. The arrival of SoftPOS (Software Point of Sale) is a game-changer for solutions such as ridesharing apps, food delivery services, grocery delivery platforms and merchant on the go services. SoftPOS addresses various challenges faced in the Pay-on-Delivery and Pay-on-Arrival scenarios, making it a beneficial alternative to traditional payment acceptance methods.
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SoftPOS for On-the-Go and On-Demand Services
By Lipa Payments 20 Mar, 2024
In the dynamic world of on-demand services, efficiency and cost-effectiveness are key factors that can make or break a business. The arrival of SoftPOS (Software Point of Sale) is a game-changer for solutions such as ridesharing apps, food delivery services, grocery delivery platforms and merchant on the go services. SoftPOS addresses various challenges faced in the Pay-on-Delivery and Pay-on-Arrival scenarios, making it a beneficial alternative to traditional payment acceptance methods.
By Lipa Payments 04 Dec, 2023
In the evolving landscape of event management amid digital acceleration, contactless payments are taking centre stage. A study by Juniper Research projects global contactless payment transactions to surge from $4.6 trillion in 2022 to $10 trillion by 2027. This growth is fuelled by investments in the contactless payments ecosystem, particularly in contactless-enabled POS terminals and device-level support. As events prioritise efficiency and safety, the increasing importance of contactless payments is evident.
Lipa Payments Achieves Visa & Mastercard Full SDK Certification for Tap to Phone
By Lipa Payments 18 Oct, 2023
Lipa Payments (Lipa), a leading fintech in the world of contactless payments, proudly announces its official listing on the Visa and Mastercard SoftPOS certified partners websites. Lipa achieved a Full SDK with PIN certification and is one of less than 20 companies globally to achieve this feat. This achievement marks a groundbreaking step forward in revolutionizing how businesses can accept contactless payments. The Lipa SoftPOS NFC SDK was designed to enable secure and user-friendly payment acceptance by enabling contactless card payments (Tap To Pay) on any NFC enabled smartphone (Tap on Phone) within existing mobile applications.
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Lipa Payments - Payments Glossary
By Lipa Payments 23 May, 2023
Navigating the payments industry can be challenging due to all of the acronyms and technical jargon used. To assist in your payments journey, we have compiled a list of these terms and their meanings, all in one convenient location for better understanding.
African fintech landscape eBook by Lipa Payments.
By Lipa Payments 07 Nov, 2022
African fintech is in a state of constant growth, this is due to the the rapid growth of mobile penetration and use in the continent. This has also given rise to a large number of startups that have generated a wide range of new employment opportunities.
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Lipa Payments - Product update 2024
By Lipa Payments 29 Jan, 2024
We’re excited to share the latest enhancements across the Lipa Payments ecosystem, introducing innovative features and improvements to elevate your experience. Among these updates, we made significant enhancements to our user interface (UI), ensuring a more intuitive and visually appealing interaction with our platforms. In 2024, we plan to unveil additional features and updates for our products, with ongoing updates to keep you informed. Excitingly, we've begun our PCI MPoC journey, aspiring to attain certification in the coming months.
FAQs

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  • Which smartphones are compatible with softPOS?

    Lipa softPOS runs on Android devices with the specific requirements:

    • Android OS 11.0 and above  

    • Enabled Wi-Fi or mobile data  

    • NFC capabilities for contactless payments

  • Can softPOS be used on Apple devices?

    Stripe and Adyen are the primary vendors authorized by Apple to utilize the iOS NFC toolkit. We have received access from Stripe to integrate their SDK, and we plan to offer iOS support by 2024.

  • What level of security is provided for payments made using softPOS?

    Lipa Payments adheres to EMV standards and strictly follows all essential security protocols, ensuring a level of security equivalent to that of a conventional payment terminal.

  • Where can NFC chips be found on a smartphone?

    The placement of NFC chips may vary across different devices. However, generally, NFC chips can be found on the back of the phone, either in the center, lower, or upper part of the smartphone. 

  • Does our solution allow for PIN entry?

    Yes, PIN is supported on Lipa SoftPOS app and on our SDK.



  • What is the procedure for testing the solution?

    You can contact us on sales@lipapayments.com and we will follow-up with further steps or you can request access here.

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