Halo Dot has achieved the Mobile Payments on Commercial Off-The-Shelf (MPoC) certification, awarded by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) – the irst African-founded SoftPOS vendor to do so.
Halo Dot’s SoftPOS solution transforms any NFC-enabled mobile device into a secure point-of-sale terminal, empowering merchants of all sizes to accept EMV-compliant payments, including contactless cards, mobile wallets, and wearables on a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) device.
The MPoC standard is a significant step forward for the payments industry, enhancing security and enabling more flexible, cost-effective payment acceptance methods.
Halo Dot’s certification includes the integration of a secure card reader with PIN (SCRP) as a fallback mechanism. This feature is designed to address the needs of countries where the dipping and swiping of cards is still required, or where mobile devices lack NFC capabilities, ensuring widespread accessibility and reliability.
By including an SCRP as part of its certified solution, Halo Dot ensures merchants can adapt to a variety of payment environments, from cutting-edge urban hubs to regions where traditional methods remain prevalent.
“As we continue to innovate within the payments industry, compliance and security remains core to everything we do,” says Gareth Corbishley, MD of Halo Dot. “While our focus is on pushing the boundaries of payment technology, we are steadfast in delivering globally compliant, secure solutions that protect our customers and their merchants. This certification reflects that unwavering commitment, and we are proud to lead by example as the first African-founded SoftPOS vendor to achieve this recognition.”