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Halo Dot Becomes First African-founded SoftPOS Vendor to Achieve PCI MPoC Certification

Halo Dot, a leading innovator in mobile payment solutions, is proud to announce its achievement of the Mobile Payments on Commercial Off-The-Shelf (MPoC) certification, awarded by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC).

Gareth Corbishley

March 28, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Payments in Africa

Harnessing mobile payment technologies like Halo Dot in Africa drives financial inclusion, empowering informal traders and boosting economic growth through secure and innovative solutions.

Dalene Deale

November 18, 2022

Halo Dot Achieves Visa-Ready Certification for Tap to Phone SDK

Halo Dot, a division of Synthesis Software Technologies, has attained Visa Ready Certification for its Tap to Phone SDK, streamlining contactless payments on Android devices. The Full SDK certification eliminates the need for PCI lab assessments, saving time and costs for integrators. By offering a simplified and secure solution, Halo Dot aims to accelerate SoftPOS technology adoption. This achievement underscores Halo Dot's expertise in contactless payments and showcases its leadership in the SoftPOS field.

Halo Dot Writer

September 20, 2022

Bringing the Tech and the Fin to Money20/20

Money20/20, a premier fintech event, highlights innovations in the industry. Halo Dot's user-friendly contactless payment system for SMEs stood out this year. By eliminating bulky hardware, it simplifies transactions. The event emphasized topics like cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Halo Dot showcased its relevance by streamlining payments and aligning with evolving tech trends.

Halo Dot Writer

August 29, 2021

Halo Dot set to boost financial inclusion

Revolutionizing payments in Africa, Synthesis Software Technologies introduces Halo Dot, a contactless payment solution allowing merchants to accept card transactions with a simple tap.

Halo Dot Writer

August 19, 2021

Nedbank’s Tap on Phone Empowers SMMEs with Secure Contactless Payments

Nedbank's Tap on Phone empowers SMMEs with secure contactless payments, providing a convenient and hygienic solution for businesses to accept card payments using their smartphones.

Halo Dot Writer

March 10, 2021

Nedbank’s New Tap on Phone – a First in Africa – Enables Safe and Secure Contactless Payments

Nedbank introduces tap-on-phone for safe and secure contactless payments, a first in Africa. This is an innovative solution that benefits small businesses and enhances customer experience.

Halo Dot Writer