Nearpays
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