We got the information that in Kenya there has been launched a new payment solution in the form of Virtual Payment Card. Your mobile phone can be available to make payment as credit card or electronic wallet to do the international online transaction.
This is the first pilot project in the world which is supported by well-known financial institution, Standard Chartered Bank and MasterCard. This service is provided by mobile operator, Airtel Africa, and called as PayOnline and the payment will be done through Airtel Money—it is similar to Telkomsel Cash or XL Tunai in Indonesia.
It is not difficult to use it. First, the user needs to order shopping card (which works like credit card) through menu available on mobile phone. Next, Airtel service will generate 16 digit number. The transaction will be done when the purchasing has been authorized. This is should be done within 24 hours for security reason. This 16-number works like credit cards with certain limit (the limit can be set and pre-paid, per transaction, or daily). It is also available for foreign exchange including US Dollar, Pounds, or Euro.
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