Safaricom is preparing to introduce Tap-to-Pay functionality for M-Pesa in Kenya, according to its CEO, Peter Ndegwa.
The feature is already live in Tanzania and will allow users to make contactless payments by simply tapping their phones. This will eliminate the need to enter a PIN for smaller transactions. The company is still testing this feature internally and roll out is expected soon.
How It Will Work
According to CEO Peter Ndegwa, users will be able to:
- Tap their phones to pay at supported merchants
- Set transaction limits for PIN-less payments
- Complete faster and more seamless transactions
For higher-value payments, users will still be required to enter their M-Pesa PIN and this helps maintain the balance between convenience and security.
The introduction of Tap-to-Pay could reshape how everyday payments are made in Kenya by reducing friction at checkout, improving speed for small transactions and bringing M-Pesa closer to global contactless payment standards. It also aligns with Safaricom’s broader push to modernise its platform following a major infrastructure upgrade that has increased system capacity and reliability.
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