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What is VeryPay?

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Use Cases

Retail

We enable retailers to offer seamless contactless payments, boosting customer satisfaction and loyalty. Our closed-loop technology simplifies transactions and taps into the growing mobile money market.

Cashless Schools

We help educational institutions adopt secure, contactless payments to simplify transactions and reduce cash handling. Our closed-loop technology streamlines fee management and provides real-time payment tracking.

Social Aid Programs

We help governments and NGOs distribute funds efficiently with real-time, closed-loop transactions. Our solutions eliminate cash-handling issues and ensure resources reach beneficiaries quickly and transparently.

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Market

Uganda

Zambia

Senegal

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How it works

Transaction Engine & Payment Tokens

At its core, our system acts as a robust transaction engine and payment token platform, ensuring secure and seamless mobile transactions.

Universal Integration

Our solution works with any eWallet, giving Mobile Network Operators and users the flexibility they need without costly overhauls.

App-Based & Adaptable

Built to layer on top of existing systems, our user-friendly app integrates without disrupting current operations or workflows

Extending Financial Reach

By integrating with existing mobile wallets, we help financially excluded citizens gain easy access to digital payments—boosting adoption and usage.

NFC-Enabled Convenience

We empower mobile wallets with NFC technology, allowing tap-and-go transactions that are both quick and contactless

Data-Driven Inclusion

Every transaction generates a digital record, laying the groundwork for true financial inclusion and enabling richer insights into user activity.

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What this means for Mobile Money Operators

No Middlemen Requireds

Eliminate the need for separate issuers, acquirers, or payment service providers—simplifying your payment ecosystem.

Flexible App Enhancements

Quickly roll out upgrades and new features to keep your mobile wallet fresh, engaging, and competitive.

Faster, Safer Transactions

Deliver speed, security, and convenience for everyday payments, boosting user trust and satisfaction.

Increased Usage & Loyalty

Encourage more frequent transactions, driving customer retention and fueling sustained growth.

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Our newest features

Whatsapp Channels

Chat, pay, and manage funds, all on WhatsApp.

USSD

Access payments offline through simple, secure dial codes.

Analytics

Transform transaction data into clear, actionable business insights.

Dashboard

Monitor, manage, and control everything from one place.

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The Right Tech

Innovative, user-friendly mobile money solutions are key to financial inclusion across Africa. That’s exactly what we deliver, empowering communities, one tap at a time.

The Right Deployment

Transforming payment habits in Africa calls for close collaboration with local teams and customers—ensuring we truly understand and drive lasting change.

The Right Value Chains

Our core payment engine and token system digitize payments across diverse value chains, focusing on environments where our technology brings the most impact.

The Right Partners

We team up with value chain experts who leverage our payment engine as a solid foundation for digitization, ensuring every implementation is built on specialized industry knowledge.

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FAQs

What is VeryPay?

VeryPay is an NFC based closed loop contactless payment system for mobile wallet operators. It acts as a complementary digital payment channel to increase the usage and adoption of mobile money solutions.

How does VeryPay work with Mobile Network Operators?

VeryPay integrates into the mobile wallet of a Mobile Network Operator, offering a ready-made closed loop contactless payment solution for use by its subscriber base of consumers and merchants

Is VeryPay a payment service provider?

No, VeryPay is not a payment service provider. It is a technology provider that offers complementary payment technology for businesses that operate mobile money solutions.

How do I integrate with VeryPay?

VeryPay integrates directly with an e-wallet. Please get in touch with us at info@verypay.africa and we will arrange for our integration team to set up a call to discuss your existing e-wallet infrastructure.

How do I get started with VeryPay?

Please email us at info@verypay.africa and one of our team with arrange to call you.

How long does it take to set up VeryPay?

It normally takes 6-8 weeks to integrate and set up VeryPay.

Can VeryPay apps integrate with my own existing company apps?

Yes, customers can either use the VeryPay apps or we can help integrating our solution into an existing app infrastructure.

Is VeryPay licensed to operate in different countries?

The VeryPay system and technology service is available to wallet operators who are authorized in their region to operate electronic money services and e-wallets for their customers. Hence VeryPay provides services to licensed operators but is not required to hold licenses itself.

How does VeryPay white-label its solution?

VeryPay allows customers to maintain complete control and branding over the entire payment experience. All elements of the VeryPay solution are branded to the customers own ‘look and feel’.

Is VeryPay a local payment method?

VeryPay is not a local payment method. VeryPay enables any mobile wallet operator anywhere, to offer its contactless payment solution to its subscriber base.

Can VeryPay work alongside an ‘open loop’ Visa and Mastercard solution?

Yes, VeryPay is a complementary contactless payment solution. It offers an alternative to a Visa and MasterCard solution and enables digital payments to be available to subscribers who were previously restricted to just using cash.

Do you need your own e-wallet to operate VeryPay?

Yes. VeryPay is not an e-wallet operator. Its technology operates as an e-wallet companion solution.

Do customers need a smartphone to pay with VeryPay?

No, a smartphone is not required to use VeryPay. Once an individual payment token (card or wearable device) is linked to a subscriber wallet account, they can be used to make a contactless payment at any VeryPay merchant enabled store.

How secure is the VeryPay system?

VeryPay system was implemented with the top payment industry standards at its core. All data is encrypted while being transmitted, and all sensitive data is being stored in encrypted format. We utilize highly sophisticated payment industry certified HSM equipment to perform all security sensitive operations.

How secure are VeryPay payment tokens?

The tokens (cards and wearables) were designed to work at the highest level of security for any transaction. At the heart of a token is a secure chip, and a PIN is required for authorization before any transaction can be processed. This gives you full control over your funds and card. In case of a card loss, you can lock the card and get a replacement.

How does VeryPay charge for use of its service?

VeryPay charges a set up and integration fee and monthly service fee. Transaction service charges to end users (merchants and consumers) are

What are the different ways to make contactless payments with VeryPay?

Contactless payments can be made using a payment card, wearable device (such as a bracelet), QR code or virtual card using a smartphone.

Which geographies can VeryPay operate in?

VeryPay is not restricted to use in specific geographies.

How does VeryPay differ from a Visa / MasterCard contactless payment solution?

VeryPay is a closed loop payment solution that enables wallet operators to run contactless payments within their own subscriber network. Any subscriber can be set up as a merchant, without the need for a merchant account or bank account. Any subscriber can make a contactless payment at any VeryPay merchant enabled store.

How does VeryPay help drive financial inclusion?

With VeryPay, multiple payment tokens can be added to a single wallet, extending reach to those without a smartphone. Any subscriber can be set up as a merchant to accept digital payments, even those without a bank account.

In markets where QR code payments are commonly used, how can VeryPay add further value?

QR code payments require the use of smartphones and network connectivity. The VeryPay solution extends payment acceptance to non-smartphone users. It’s payment tokens (cards or wearable bracelets) are linked to the users mobile money account and can be used without a smartphone and do not rely on network connectivity.

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