Verve partners Alcineo, launches SoftPOS to boost seamless payment

By Cynthia Ezekwe

Nigerian Pan-African and multinational financial technology and payment card brand, has partnered with Alcineo, a provider of payment software and services, to deploy a software point-of-sale (SoftPOS) SDK solution, to facilitate digital transactions  and boost seamless payments.

SoftPOS refers to commercial off-the-shelf smartphones or tablets turned into mobile point-of-sales, which enables merchants to accept contactless payment easily and securely.

According to Verve, the SoftPOS solution will leverage Verve’s secure payments platform and Alcineo’s expertise in payment software development to provide a seamless and secure payment experience for both merchants and customers, and will be of great benefits to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often faced with the challenges of accessing traditional point-of-sale systems.

The company noted that the   SoftPOS deployment in Nigeria will strengthen and contribute to the growth of digital payments in the country, across Africa and other regions where the Verve card is accepted.

 Vincent Ogbunude, managing director of Verve International,while speaking on the partnership explained that Verve continues to find innovative ways to ensure that Nigerians get access to easy and convenient payment options, noting that the partnership will impact significantly on Nigeria’s payment ecosystem.

Expressing his delight over the partnership, Ogbunude said, “We are excited to partner with Alcineo to deploy this innovative SoftPOS solution in Nigeria. Alcineo’s expertise in payment software development will be instrumental in ensuring that the solution is secure, reliable, and easy to use for both merchants and customers.’’

Meanwhile, the partnership  aligns with Nigeria’s efforts to promote financial inclusion and increase the adoption of digital payments, as it has the potential to  increase access to payments infrastructure and support the growth of the digital economy.