It's been almost 12-years since I last visited Kenya, and the little bit that I remember about the streets of Nairobi, is that they are not that safe. You can't be all blinged up and walk down the streets. So I can totally comprehend the need for small merchants and money collectors to have a handy device that will accept e-payments on the go. The BiasharaPhone is one such phone that has been launched in Kenya. This gawky device is a mobile phone that accepts credit card payments as well. Thus the merchant will not have to carry any cash on him which can attract a lot of unwanted attention. The phone is meant for 'on the go' merchants like taxi drivers, salesmen etc. The phone weighs only 156g. It includes a wireless printer that enables the merchant to print receipts and other information. The device boasts up to 50 hours stand-by time, and can facilitate up to 300 transactions without re-charging. Offering security for each transaction, the BiasharaPhone supports all major credit and debit cards.

Additional specs of the BiasharaPhone:
• Easy to use
• Works virtually anywhere
• Best mobile coverage available
• Supports credit and debit in one terminal
• Integrated PED compliant PINpad
• Customer support included (24/7 Helpdesk)
• Comes ready to use "Out-of-the-Box"
• Optional support of tip, toll, invoice number and cash receipt.

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