Ecentric Payment Systems

21/08/2025

Africa’s retail landscape is rapidly evolving, and digital payments are leading the charge. A recent Bizcommunity Uganda article highlights how retailers can no longer rely solely on cash, embracing digital payment methods improves customer experience, streamlines operations, and opens doors to a growing mobile-first consumer base.

Retailers who adapt now will be better positioned to compete and thrive in an increasingly digital economy. Read the full article here.

Crypto payments are quietly but steadily moving from niche to normal and this shift is creating real opportunities for retailers to diversify payment options...

12/08/2025

Digital consumers are accustomed to seamless, instant transactions in every aspect of their lives that require payment, and this has seen the rise of alternative payment methods, such as digital wallets, QR code payments and, increasingly, cryptocurrency.

In this article, Inge Oosthuizen, Product Owner at Ecentric Payment Systems, highlights how retailers should respond to the growing popularity of alternative payment methods.

While payments may not literally make the world go round, the world certainly functions through the transfer of value for goods and services. As we all know, the world is on a one-way express train into a fully digital era. What was once a straightforward process — cash or card — has evolved int...

14/07/2025

Ecentric has teamed up with MoneyBadger to bring seamless crypto payment options - including wallets such as Binance, Luno and VALR - to South Africa's retailers without disrupting their existing systems. Learn more about this game-changing partnership on Ventureburn.

Ecentric and MoneyBadger partner to bring Bitcoin payments to South African retailers via QR codes. The solution enables seamless crypto transactions while merchants are paid in rands.

30/06/2025

An API-driven refund process significantly reduces administrative overhead and offers a more efficient and secure mechanism for handling returns. This innovation also opens doors for new customer interactions, such as instant loyalty programme sign-ups via a simple card tap in-store. Shaun Shehab, our Lead Solutions Engineer, explores how streamlined refunds can boost operational efficiency and customer engagement, in this Bizcommunity.com article.

Shaun Shehab, lead solutions engineer at Ecentric, says the refund process holds untapped potential to enhance customer experience...

26/06/2025

Ecentric has developed an API-driven solution that uses advanced tokenisation to securely process refunds directly into the original payment method. This breakthrough enables "card-not-present" refunds, bridging the gap between your online and physical retail environments. Learn more with Shaun Shehab, our Lead Solutions Engineer, in this Retail Brief Africa article.

DIY / Hardware FMCG Liquor Pharmacy Retail Management How to turn the nightmare of refunds into a massive retail advantage 20 June 2025 Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Email Copy By Shaun Shehab, Lead Solutions Engineer at Ecentric The South African retail market is experiencing rapid change and evolu...

19/05/2025

mPOS represents a sophisticated technology architecture that reimagines retail by enabling efficient, personalised customer interactions, while optimising operations for large and mid-sized retailers. Learn more with Rory Bosman, our sales and marketing exec, in his ITWeb Insights Column.

mPOS transforms retail by enabling efficient, personalised customer interactions, while optimising operations for retailers.

16/05/2025

Data-driven personalisation holds immense potential for retailers seeking to set themselves apart from their competition, especially during peak trading periods, with AI-powered recommendations and targeted deals likely to set leaders apart in the coming years. Gain more retail insights from SA's first formal Black Friday Index.

As the country tries to settle into some kind of routine again from an April disrupted by public holidays and school holidays, retailers will be looking for ways to attract...

30/04/2025

Ecentric is committed to continuously innovating the In-Person Payments platform, and using customer insights to maintain its leadership in the industry and meet evolving customer needs. Learn about the latest enhancements made to the platform with Gary Bowers, Product Owner at Ecentric.

By Gary Bowers, Product Manager at Ecentric   Ecentric has made significant enhancements to its In Person Payments platform in order to improve performance and reliability, and meet customer requirements...

22/04/2025

Just how important is Black Friday for retail sales? Ecentric's Rory Bosman joins Mudiwa Gavaza from Business Day Spotlight to unpack the results of South Africa's first formal Black Friday Index - listen to the podcast for more: https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/companies/retail-and-consumer/2025-03-28-podcast-why-black-friday-is-crucial-for-retail-sales-success/

16/04/2025

Just how important is Black Friday for retail sales? Ecentric's Rory Bosman joins Mudiwa Gavaza from Business Day Spotlight to unpack the results of South Africa's first formal Black Friday Index - listen to the podcast for more:

Business Day Spotlight speaks to Rory Bosman, chief sales and marketing officer at Ecentric

02/04/2025

We are excited to be taking part in this year's Absa Commercial Payments Summit to explore how businesses are using technology to streamline and scale their operations! Visit our stand for a chat and to learn more about Ecentric's market-leading payments solutions.

02/04/2025

We are excited to be taking part in this year's Absa Commercial Payments Summit to explore how businesses are using technology to streamline and scale their operations! Visit our stand [do we have a stand number] for a chat and to learn more about Ecentric's market-leading payments solutions.