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Sabipay Technologies Secures Payments System Business License from the Bank of Zambia

6 August 2024

Nairobi, Kenya– [06/08/2024] – Sabipay Technologies, a subsidiary of Pesapal Limited, is proud to announce that it has been granted a Payments System Business license by the Bank of Zambia. This miles ...

Introducing Pesapal Tips - The Revolution in Cashless Tipping!

16 January 2024

Elevate the Service Experience with Pesapal Tips - Say goodbye to cash frustration, and reward exceptional service effortlessly!    Nowadays, many businesses are using contactless payment methods. Us ...

Pesapal Tanzania, Tigo Partners to Accelerate Access to Financial Services

14 August 2023

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania … Pesapal, a leader in building payments and business tools for Africa, has partnered with Tigo Tanzania to drive growth in digital financial services and advance financial inc ...

Pesapal and Sokohela Partner to Launch New Credit Product for SMEs in Kenya

4 July 2023

Nairobi, Kenya - Pesapal, a leading payment gateway in Kenya, has partnered with Sokohela, a digital credit provider licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), to launch a new credit product for sma ...

Pesapal, MTN Ink Partnership to Promote Cashless Payments in Uganda

6 June 2023

Pesapal a leading payments solution provider, has today inked a partnership deal with MTN Uganda in a bid to further advance cashless digital transformation and financial inclusion across the country. ...

Boost for Businesses as Pesapal Introduces Real-Time Settlement of Payments in Kenya

30 May 2023

Nairobi, Kenya May 30, 2023… Pesapal, a leader in building payments and business tools for Africa, has introduced real-time settlement for merchants in Kenya, enabling the instantaneous transfer of fu ...

The National Bank of Rwanda licenses Pesapal as a Payment Service Provider (PSP)

15 May 2023

Kigali, Rwanda May 15, 2023, Pesapal, a leader in building payments and business tools for Africa, is today announcing that the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has licensed it as a Payment Service Provi ...

Pesapal and Uganda Hotel Owners’ Association partner to promote digital payment solutions in the industry

11 May 2023

Kampala, Uganda - Pesapal Uganda, a leading payment service provider, has signed a partnership with the Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) to provide payment solutions to its members, in a bid to ...

Pesapal at the Frontline as the Payment Industry Launches QR Code Standard

3 May 2023

Payments are top of mind as they become critical levers to deliver a smooth user experience and actionable insights and enable new business models. The evolution of payment methods has been a long and ...

Pesapal Jumps Ahead of the Curve with 3D Secure, Security Comes First

18 April 2023

As the digital commerce landscape continues to evolve in Africa, businesses are increasingly in need of a secure and reliable payment system that can facilitate seamless transactions from various sour ...

Pesapal Buoyant on Openfloat

11 April 2023

NAIROBI, KENYA - Pesapal, a leader in building payments and business tools for Africa, is today announcing the commercial rollout of Openfloat in Kenya. The company’s latest software tool is a low-cos ...

Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited, Pesapal Partner to Offer More Payment Options.

6 March 2023

KAMPALA — Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL) and Pesapal Uganda, a leading payment solutions provider across Africa have today signed a partnership that will enable acceptance of Airtel Mon ...

Pesapal Now Powering Petrol Station Payments and Automation

25 January 2023

The new Pesapal Forecourt Management Solution is being launched today in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. It is the first solution developed specifically for Africa that delivers integrated payments alongs ...

Celebrating a Year of Accomplishments: Pesapal's 2022 Year-in-Review

19 December 2022

As we close out 2022, it's important to take a moment to reflect on the past year and all that we've accomplished at Pesapal.

Pesapal Rallies the Hospitality & Tourism Sector to Adopt Contactless Payments and digitalization

20 October 2022

Pesapal a leading payment solutions provider has today held an engagement activity with its tourism and hospitality sector customers to bolster digital transformation in the industry.

Pesapal Upgrades To A New API- Pesapal 3.0

4 October 2022

As part of our continued commitment to ensuring businesses have a seamless experience with Pesapal we are happy to announce the launch of our new Application Programming Interface — Pesapal 3.0. We ha ...

Pesapal Tanzania Limited licensed as a Payment Systems Provider by Bank of Tanzania

17 August 2022

Dar es Salaam: Pesapal Tanzania Limited has been licensed as a Digital Payment Systems Provider in Tanzania under the National Payment System Act, 2015. The license granted by the Bank of Tanzania wil ...

Pesapal Uganda has Received a Payment Systems Operator License from the Bank Of Uganda

27 June 2022

Pesapal has been at the forefront of the Digital Payments revolution in Africa for over a decade. By leveraging technology to make financial services affordable, convenient, and secure, Pesapal is emp ...

Merchants Challenged to Integrate Payment Gateways to Prevent Online Payment Fraud

16 June 2022

…Pesapal outlines leading-edge fraud management tools to safeguard customers Nairobi, Kenya 16th June 2022… Businesses have been challenged to incorporate fraud detection tools as more transaction ...

Hospitality Sector Challenged to Optimize Technology to Accelerate Recovery and Growth

13 April 2022

Nairobi, Kenya 6th April 2022… The hospitality sector has been challenged to adopt innovative tech-based solutions to grow and survive the adverse impact of Covid-19.

Pesapal Outlines Innovative Tech Solutions for Bars and Entertainment Industry

11 March 2022

Pesapal, a payment solutions provider for businesses and personal products, has presented technology-based solutions for the bar and entertainment industry today.

An Environment Free of Bias!

8 March 2022

IWD 2022: #BreakingTheBias. Why do we choose to celebrate IWD every year? The idea of International Women’s Day is to celebrate the achievements of women in all areas of society.

The Launch of Kenya's National Payments Strategy 2022-2025 & Our Perspective

4 March 2022

The National Payment Systems (NPS) play an essential role in the smooth functioning of any economy, and any inefficiencies in the ecosystem can have cascading effects throughout the economy. Last week ...

Pesapal Wins VISA Innovator Award 2021

9 February 2022

Nairobi, Kenya 2nd February 2022…Pesapal, a payment solutions provider for businesses and personal products, has been named the most innovative payment solutions provider in Kenya.

Stories that Defined 2021 for Pesapal

12 January 2022

As we winded up 2020, we shared some of our highlights 2020: The Year in Review at Pesapal that kept us going, and here are the stories that defined 2021 for Pesapal.

Pesapal Debut a Secure Smart POS PDQ for Merchants in East Africa

25 October 2021

Nairobi, Kenya 25th October 2021 Pesapal has today launched a smart POS machine that is set to improve the in-store experience for customers and help merchants efficiently accept payments and manage ...

Top Six Hospitality Marketing Trends

12 August 2021

The hospitality sector is considered dynamic with new industry trends mushrooming up every day.

Pesapal Authorized by the Central Bank of Kenya - What it Means & Why it Matters

5 August 2021

In June, 2021, Pesapal received the Payment Service Provider (PSP) authorization from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

Pesapal Tanzania Receives TCRA License

29 July 2021

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - 29th July, 2021 — Pesapal Tanzania is delighted to receive the National Application Service License (AS) from Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA).

Pesapal’s Solutions for Airline Sector's Recovery Post Pandemic

15 October 2020

Word of this decade – UNPRECEDENTED. Even though the current news seems dire, a growing feeling of resolve is emerging from not only airline executives but travelers as well.

Pesapal Introduces a Revolutionary Online Booking System

18 August 2020

In an age where the modern traveller is flooded with options and information, we explore how hotels and tour operators ensure they stay relevant and top of mind to their target audience.

Debunking Common Card Payments Myths

8 July 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020, a dynamic that has impacted the world immensely.

Finding The Right Sabi Terminal That Suits Your Business

10 June 2020

As technology keeps evolving, the ability to accept card payments is fast becoming a necessity for all businesses. Does your business accept card payments?

Visa and Pesapal Partner for Connected Payments in Africa

27 April 2020

Pesapal will become a Visa Principal Member driving small business acquiring and issuing.

Simplify Payments & Operations at Your Hotel with the ResRequest & Pesapal Partnership

15 January 2020

It is slightly over one year since ResRequest and Pesapal partnered in order to offer a seamless property management process for boutique safari lodges and hotels.

Hustle Free and Quick Payments from Virtual Cards is Finally Here

5 November 2019

The Virtual Cards Payment system has been instrumental in solving of the fraud problem experienced in the hotel and hospitality industry.

Top 7 Digital Transformation Trends in High-Tech Industries For 2019

19 October 2019

Digital transformation trends in high-tech industries are resolutions being offered today, to accelerate the industry transformation.

8 Fashionable Emerging Trends in Restaurants in the 21st Century

18 October 2019

The evolution of technology dictates that restaurants need to be tech-savvy in order to run their business efficiently.

5 Ways Your Front Office Can Help Your Hotel Grow

30 August 2019

Today we share some ways in which you can make your front office reception more lively.

How A Channel Manager Can Help You Manage Your Hotel Bookings More Efficiently

16 August 2019

A good channel manager is a software that enables you to connect your hotel to multiples booking channels such as Online Travel Agents (OTAs).

Introducing M-PESA Express On Pesapal Sabi

5 August 2019

Pesapal Sabi users can now accept M-Pesa Payments directly on their app.

Creating a Personalized Customer Experience

7 June 2019

As a business owner one of your greatest challenges is to get your customers/clients to keep choosing you every time.

The Benefits of Pop-up Markets in the Retail Industry

10 May 2019

Pop-up markets is a trend that has emerged recently in the market in Kenya.

How To Pay Your Tv Monthly Subscription with Pesapal Mobile

26 April 2019

You can now pay for your Tv monthly subscription in very simple steps using the Pesapal mobile app.

This is Why You Need Pesapal Mobile

12 April 2019

Now you don't have to struggle when making any bill payments.

Pesapal Goes Mobile with New Payments App

5 March 2019

Lifestyle app aggregates payments for leading service providers in Kenya

Pesapal Enables Digital Wallet Payments in East Africa With New POS Terminal

19 February 2019

Samsung Pay, Apple Pay, Fitbit Pay and Google Pay now available on Sabi

Pesapal Onboards Airline Payments for Low Cost Carriers in Kenya

22 January 2019

Pesapal has this year started processing payments for low cost carriers in Kenya.

Pesapal Partners with ResRequest to Offer Hotels Integrated Payment Solutions

4 December 2018

Pesapal has partnered with ResRequest, a Central Reservations and Property Management Software provider.

Business Terms You Should Pay Attention To

29 October 2018

Every industry has its jargon, in this article we speak about the various terms you should know if you are in business.

How African Airlines Are Adapting to Dynamic Shifts in the Industry

14 September 2018

African airlines have been changing over the years so as to adapt to the dynamic shifts in the industry. Here are some of the ways in which this has happened.

Pesapal Accelerates Growth with New Office in Arusha

13 September 2018

We're delighted to announce that we've opened a new address in Arusha, Tanzania. It's our 3rd one in the country.

Visa on Mobile is Now on Pesapal

9 July 2018

Pesapal is happy to announce that from today, you can transact using Visa on Mobile (Formerly mVisa) on our platform.

Pesapal Hosts ZATO Digital Landscape Workshop

5 March 2018

We held an interactive workshop on the hospitality digital landscape in Zanzibar on the 23rd of February, 2018 together with our ZATO partners.

New Features - Pesapal Sabi Gets An Update

28 February 2018

We continuously work on our products to ensure you get the best value for your money as you grow your business.

Pesapal Launches Sabi Mobile Point Of Sale (mPOS)

14 November 2017

Pesapal is today launching its mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) solution dubbed Pesapal Sabi. Sabi will allow businesses and individuals to process secure card payments in store or on the go via their Andr ...

Pesapal Launches New Website

23 May 2017

As part of our continued commitment to ensuring you have a seamless experience with Pesapal, we have launched a brand new website today.

Pesapal Attains PCI PTS Certification

16 May 2017

Pesapal is pleased to announce that it is now PCI PTS compliant. The certification was issued under the Visa PIN Security Programme.

Pesapal Integrates American Express

27 February 2017

Pesapal is pleased to announce the introduction of American Express into its payment platform.

Pesapal to Introduce Recurring Payments on its Platform

17 February 2017

From as far back as when cowrie shells were an accepted currency, payments and settlement for goods and services has had its challenges.

Pesapal CEO Recognised as One of the Top 100 Most Influential Leaders In Fintech

29 November 2016

Pesapal CEO Agosta Liko was recently recognised as one of the top 100 most influential fintech leaders in 2016 by tech and business site Hot Topics.

Pesapal CEO & Founder Honored at the Quartz Africa Innovators 2016 Summit

22 July 2016

On the 20th of July, 2016, our founder and CEO, Agosta Liko was honored as one of Quartz Africa’s Best Innovators 2016 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi.

NIC Launches Verified By Visa

16 May 2016

NIC Bank and Visa recently introduced an added layer of security for the banks’ cards through the Verified by Visa service. The new feature was launched for both debit and credit cards allowing consum ...

Pesapal scoops two awards at the Orange Kenya Partner Conference

16 December 2015

Pesapal walked away with two awards at the Orange Kenya Partner Conference held at the renowned Masaai Lodge in the heart of Ongata Rongai, on 11th December 2015.

Pesapal Partners With The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

28 August 2013

The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is an annual charity fundraising event that seeks to raise funds for SEEING IS BELIEVING, a Standard Chartered Bank initiative for eradicating avoidable blindne ...

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