#mobile payments

Co-op Bank is preparing to launch Visa Accept in Kenya, which will enable traders to convert their mobile phones into card terminals. This initiative is expected to facilitate card payments among traders, but it will not replace the existing M-Pesa mobile payment system.

A recent incident highlighted a common issue where a passenger attempted to pay a tuk-tuk rider using Airtel Money for a Pochi La Biashara number, but the transaction failed. The passenger expressed frustration, believing that Airtel does not support Pochi. The situation prompted a discussion about the compatibility of these payment systems, suggesting that the assumption may not be entirely accurate.