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By Lipa Payments October 28, 2024
With the festive season fast approaching, retailers are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year. Transaction volumes and customer activity are at their peak, and retailers must ensure their operations are efficient and scalable to meet this demand. This is where SoftPOS (Software Point of Sale) steps in, transforming Android devices (OS11 and above, with NFC capabilities) into payment terminals that help retailers go beyond traditional POS systems. While often associated with lowering hardware costs for small merchants, SoftPOS has many missed oppurtunities, particularly valuable during high-traffic periods like the festive season and beyond.
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By Lipa Payments September 18, 2024
At Lipa Payments, you may know us as a provider of payment software solutions for banks and fintech, empowering small merchants to accept digital payments using Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. Our platform has already significantly reduced the need for dedicated card payment terminal hardware.
SoftPOS for On-the-Go and On-Demand Services
By Lipa Payments March 20, 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 December 4, 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.
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Lipa Payments - Payments Glossary
By Lipa Payments May 23, 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 November 7, 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 January 29, 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.
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PCI Security Standards are technical and operational requirements set by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) to protect cardholder data (https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/).

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PCI MPoC

PCI MPoC is the new standard launched by PCI Security Standards Council with the payment schemes (Mastercard, VISA, AMEX, etc.)

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Mastercard Pilot Ready

Lipa Payments is officially listed as Mastercard To Be Pilot Ready, which means that Lipa Payments has met all the functional and security requirements for Tap on Phone.

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VISA Partner

Lipa Payments is officially listed as a VISA Solution Partner, which means that Lipa Payments has met all the functional and security requirements for Tap on Phone.

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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