Mobile money has transformed payments in Africa. With over 500 million mobile money accounts on the continent, pharmacies that accept mobile payments have a significant advantage. This guide covers mobile money integration in pharmacy software.
Why Mobile Money Matters
- 500+ million mobile money accounts in Africa
- Many customers don't carry cash
- Safer than cash (no theft risk)
- Instant payment confirmation
- Automatic record keeping
- Customer convenience drives loyalty
Major Mobile Money Providers
West Africa
- MTN Mobile Money (Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon)
- Vodafone Cash (Ghana)
- Orange Money (Senegal, Ivory Coast)
- Wave (Senegal, Ivory Coast)
East Africa
- M-Pesa (Kenya, Tanzania)
- Airtel Money (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania)
- MTN Mobile Money (Uganda)
Central Africa
- MTN Mobile Money (Cameroon)
- Orange Money (Cameroon, DRC)
- Airtel Money (DRC)
How Integration Works
- Customer total shown on POS
- Cashier selects mobile money payment
- Customer number entered or scanned
- Payment request sent to customer
- Customer approves on their phone
- Confirmation received instantly
- Receipt printed with transaction ID
PharmaPOS Mobile Money Features
- All major providers supported
- Push and pull payments
- QR code payments
- Automatic reconciliation
- Daily settlement reports
- Split payments (cash + mobile)
- Refund capability
Business Benefits
- Increased sales: 15-25% more transactions
- Faster checkout: No cash counting
- Reduced theft: Less cash on premises
- Better records: Every transaction tracked
- Customer preference: Meet their needs
Setup Requirements
- Merchant account with provider(s)
- API credentials (we help obtain)
- Internet connection (for processing)
- Staff training on process
Conclusion
Mobile money integration is essential for modern African pharmacies. PharmaPOS makes it easy to accept all major providers. Contact MedSoftwares to enable mobile payments in your pharmacy.
