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Nearpays

ActiveFintechPaymentsAbujaFounded 2022

What it does

Nearpays was founded in 2022 by Victor Chiridza to modernize contactless payment technologies and tap-to-phone solutions in Nigeria. The startup provides mobile-first tools like virtual debit cards, QR payment options, and software POS (SoftPOS) platforms. It is recognized for transforming personal smartphones into card acceptance terminals for merchants and consumers.

POS / mPOS solutionsQR paymentsPayment processors / acquirers

Known for

  • SoftPOS / Tap-to-phone payment software
  • QR code consumer payments
  • Virtual card creation
  • Contactless consumer transaction tools

Model & industry

Payments-as-a-ServiceAPI-as-a-ProductBanking & Financial Services

Products & subsidiaries

People