Payments made easy for SMEs

GIVEN the growing need to accelerate the shift from cash to digital and card payments, coupled with the phenomenal growth of eCommerce, FNB is expanding its payments ecosystem with two industry leading SME solutions – FNB WebStore, and FNB Android Speedpoint®device.

The solutions will offer a simple, easy and cost-effective way for businesses in South Africa to accept payments from customers.

FNB chief executive Jacques Celliers says: “Our payments innovations are in tune with the step-change in digital adoption and preference for contactless methods of transacting among customers, while enhancing efficiency and user experience.

Gordon Little, the FNB Commercial chief executive, says: “Our solutions cater for the entire business value chain, of which the ability to process convenient, hassle-free and safe payments is a key component. This will help to facilitate digital payments acceptance among business clients.”

In the coming months, FNB will embark on a phased roll-out ofs:

FNB WebStore

FNB WebStore will provide businesses with an eCommerce website. While external developers and Content Management System help a business to create their website, it can often be complicated process.

With this solution, businesses don’t need design or development skills, won’t carry any costs of hosting or partner integrations, or spend time on writing basic web content and creating web-optimised designs.

The merchant will have payment capability as part of the package for credit and debit card transactions in a secure manner.

The websites are built on industry leading platforms, WordPress and WooCommerce, with designs based on Divi themes and tailored for the business’ needs and desires.

The solution is integrated with a courier service for product deliveries to customers, as well as integration into social media and basic search engine optimisation for marketing the site.

“Creating an online shop is often complicated and expensive, especially for a business who may not have the skills or experience to do it. We hold the merchant’s hand through the process and guide them with creating and designing a modern website, uploading their products, provide support, and connect them to a payments and delivery integration,” saysLittle.

FNB Android Speedpoint® device

The affordable FNB Android POS device has been upgraded with innovative technology that merchants need to keep their businesses up to date and running smoother. It’s designed with business’ needs in mind and includes better functionality and usability.

Additional benefits

Full touch screen for more visibility and information displayed.

4G, GPRS, BT and wi-fi enabled, ensuring your business is always connected to access remote updates.

Longer battery life for extended use and less charging time needed.