Pay it forward
2025 Absa Commercial Payments Summit
2 April 2025,
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Innovate. Collaborate. Elevate.
The second annual Absa Commercial Payments Summit is your gateway to the future of payments. Bringing together top minds in the industry, this summit will showcase cutting-edge solutions across the commercial payments spectrum, from fleet services to card issuing. With a strong focus on innovation, industry trends and collaboration, this is where ambition meets opportunity.
Expert-led panels:
Gain insights from thought leaders discussing The Future of the Payments Ecosystem.
Exclusive product launches:
Be the first to experience Absa’s latest payment solutions.
High-impact networking:
Connect with key stakeholders, industry pioneers and decision-makers.
Strategic partnership with VISA:
Explore the latest advancements in payment technology across South Africa and Africa.
As the bank of the entrepreneur, we are committed to empowering businesses by driving payments innovation.
Join us as we explore groundbreaking ways to create seamless, fast and secure transactions.
Be part of the conversation. Be part of the future.
Speakers and Exhibitors
Speakers
Exhibitors
Agenda
Africa’s Payments Revolution: Where Are We Headed?
Setting the stage for the day’s conversations.
Beyond Competition: The New Era of Bank-Fintech Collaborations
A panel discussion on the evolving dynamics between banks and fintechs/telcos, and the move from competition to strategic partnerships.
Money Talks: I had a conversation with my…
An intimate storytelling session, featuring payments industry leaders reflecting on transformative experiences and lessons learned in their journey.
The FinTech Passport – A Game Changer for African Expansion
Explore the impact of fintech passports in Ghana and Rwanda on economic activity, banking volumes and financial upliftment.
Fireside Chat: The Battle Between Cards and Mobile Money – Who’s Winning?
An expert-led conversation on whether banks are launching wallets to compete with mobile money and if non-banks are leveraging cards to enhance value.
The Payments Evolution – A Journey Through Time
A compelling short documentary/video highlighting the milestones of Africa’s payment sector from cash economies to digital innovations.
Money Talks: Cross-border Payments – Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential
A moderated storytelling session featuring real-life case studies on the challenges and solutions in cross-border payments, including bank risk, liquidity, USD shortages and currency volatility.
Expert Panel: Fraud, Corruption and Risk in African Financial Services
A deep dive into the growing fraud cases, corruption in banking and ways to strengthen risk assessment frameworks.
Fireside Chat: The Talent Crisis – Building Africa’s Next Generation of Payments Experts
A candid discussion on the talent gap in the payments sector, the need for deep industry knowledge and how banks and fintechs can develop and support the new wave of leaders.
Choose smart payment solutions that enable your story
Whatever your business type or size, you can benefit from a comprehensive range of fast, secure payment solutions built with state-of-the-art technology.
Multi-Product Solution
A pioneering digital payment innovation that gives you streamline access to essential payment tools
ShopRed Merchant Portal
Get everything you want from an online store, with the ability to create your shop, manage payments, track stock and integrate finances, all in one place!
Payment Acceptance
Smart Devices
Our Wi-Fi and GPRS-enabled devices accept all major credit cards.
Mobile Pay
Convert your Android smartphone into a tap-and-pay device.
Issuing
Business Card
For everyday business expenses
Garage Card
For any payment of fuel, oil or vehicle-related expenses
Purchase Card
The versatility of a credit card, with greater control
Business Revolve
An entry-level credit card for SMEs
Virtual Pay
An online platform to generate Virtual Card Numbers
Travel Lodge Card
Designed for travel and accommodation expenses
Aviation Business Card
For a business or individual owning an aircraft
Corporate Card
Designed for corporate expenses
Prepaid
Make secure online payments into prepaid cards
Absa Luminance
A complete, end-to-end Corporate Card data and expense management solution
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