When people think about payments, they often focus on the technology: point-of-sale systems, payment gateways, mobile wallets, or card machines. But at Ecentric Payment Systems, we’ve learned that true growth in fintech isn’t only about technology it’s about purpose.
As Antoine de Saint-Exupéry famously said:
“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and assign tasks. Instead, teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.”
This idea has shaped how we see our role in South Africa’s payments industry and across Africa. We’re not just building systems that process transactions;
We’re enabling people, merchants, and businesses to grow.
More than a Payment Gateway
Ecentric began as passionate technologists solving complex payment challenges. We built robust payment systems to connect merchants with acquirers and support a wide range of payment methods from in person POS solutions and mobile point-of-sale devices to secure online payment gateways for cards and digital wallets.
But as we scaled, we realised something important: payments are not just about moving money. Every successful transaction represents trust, growth, and opportunity.
When a merchant processes their first card payment, it’s not just technology working behind the scenes it’s a new revenue stream unlocked. When our ReconAssist™ tool automates reconciliation, it’s not just saving hours of admin it’s giving business owners time back to focus on what matters most.
The Silent Hero of Commerce
Our CEO, Hassen Sheik, often says: “Payments are the silent hero of every transaction.” And it’s true. Whether someone is buying groceries, booking a flight, or paying school fees online, they don’t want to think about the payment; they just want it to work.
That’s why at Ecentric we’ve built our solutions to be safe, simple, seamless, and secure:
- In-Person Payments:POS systems, mobile POS, and unattended payment solutions for physical stores.
- Online Payments:Secure payment gateway for cards, digital wallets, recurring billing, and real-time tracking.
- Reconciliation:Our ReconAssist™ tool reduces manual errors and saves businesses time.
- Value-Added Services:From 1Voucher and PayFlex (buy-now-pay-later) to Money Badger micro-payments and gift cards.
- Security:PCI DSS compliance and Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) for world-class protection.
- Pan-African Reach:Scalable solutions designed for high-volume retailers across the continent.
Each of these solutions is about more than transactions. They are about protecting livelihoods, enabling businesses to thrive, and building economic growth across Africa.
Purpose as Our Compass
Our transformation as a company came when we stopped only focusing on what we do and started asking why it matters. Purpose has become the beacon guiding our growth.
When our developers optimise transaction speeds, they’re not just coding, they’re helping retailers avoid lost sales. When our support team resolves a query, they’re not just troubleshooting, they’re keeping a small business running.
In an industry where there are countless options, merchants don’t choose Ecentric just because we exist. They choose us because we’ve earned their trust through dependable, innovative, and customer-centric payment solutions.
Driving Inclusive Growth Through Payments
At Ecentric, we see ourselves as economic enablers. The more people who can pay and get paid, the more money flows through the economy creating opportunities, growth, and jobs.
By staying true to our purpose, we’re building more than a payments business. We’re building a future where trusted payments fuel inclusive growth across South Africa and Africa.
Get one partner for all payment methods and channels, offering continuous reconciliation, full compliance, and unwavering reliability. Contact us today.
