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Visa Turns Smartphones into SME POS

Visa rolls out smartphone-as-POS payment solutions for SMEs in emerging markets

Unverified — auto-generated summary, not yet reviewedFintech & PaymentsGlobalJul 4, 2026

Visa has unveiled new smartphone-based point-of-sale payment capabilities designed for small and medium enterprises in emerging markets, enabling merchants to accept card payments without dedicated hardware. The initiative is not Africa-specific but carries direct relevance for SME payment infrastructure across the continent.

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