If you are a small business owner in Kenya, you know how important it is to offer your customers convenient and secure payment options. You also know how expensive and cumbersome it can be to acquire and maintain a traditional point of sale (POS) machine. That’s why Absa Bank Kenya, in partnership with Visa, has launched a revolutionary payment solution that allows you to accept card payments using just your Android smartphone. It’s called Absa Mobi Tap, and it’s a game-changer for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya.

Absa Mobi Tap is a market-first payment solution that leverages the Near Field Communication (NFC) technology in your Android smartphone to enable contactless card payments. NFC is a wireless communication technology that allows devices to exchange data when they are close to each other. With Absa Mobi Tap, you can turn your smartphone into a POS device and allow your customers to simply tap their debit or credit cards on the back of your phone to make a payment. No need for a PDQ/POS machine, no need for paper receipts, and no need for cash handling.

To start using Absa Mobi Tap, all you need is an Android smartphone with NFC capabilities and an active Absa Business account. You can then download the Absa Mobi Tap app from the Play Store and set up your profile with your business details. Once you are registered, you can start accepting card payments from your customers in three easy steps:

1. Enter the transaction amount on the app and request the customer to tap their card on the back of their phone.
2. The app will read the card details and process the payment securely through Visa’s network.
3. The app will confirm the payment status and send an SMS receipt to both you and the customer.

Absa Mobi Tap offers several benefits for small businesses in Kenya, such as:

• Convenience: You can accept card payments anytime, anywhere, without having to carry or charge a PDQ/POS machine. You can also track your transactions and sales history on the app.
• Security: You can reduce the risk of fraud, theft, or loss of cash by accepting contactless card payments that are encrypted and authenticated by Visa. You can also set up multiple users on the app with different access levels and PINs for added security.
• Affordability: You can save on the cost of acquiring and maintaining a PDQ/POS machine by using your smartphone as a POS device. Absa also offers an installment plan for you to purchase an NFC-enabled smartphone if you don’t have one already.
• Growth: You can increase your sales and customer loyalty by offering a fast, easy, and secure payment option that caters to the growing preference for contactless payments in Kenya. You can also access other financial services from Absa, such as loans, insurance, and savings products.

Absa Mobi Tap is designed for SMEs that have mobile operations or low transaction volumes that do not justify investing in a PDQ/POS machine. Some examples of businesses that can benefit from Absa Mobi Tap are:

• Ride-hailing drivers
• Restaurants and food delivery services
• Salons and beauty parlors
• Hardware shops and kiosks
• Freelancers and consultants
• And many more!

If you are interested in using Absa Mobi Tap for your business, you can visit any Absa branch or contact an Absa Relationship Manager to open an Absa Business account if you don’t have one already. Absa Mobi Tap is a testament to Absa’s commitment to digital innovation and providing relevant payment solutions for Kenyan customers and small business owners. By partnering with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, Absa is facilitating the adoption of a cashless society for the benefit of all. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your business with Absa Mobi Tap today!

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