Accelerating
smarter payments

Halo Dot provides certified, secure and modular software that allows merchants to accept contactless payments directly on their mobile phone. Our products turn any mobile device into a virtual point of sale terminal, powered by software with no extra hardware.

Halo Dot is available to Acquirers, Aggregators, Payment Facilitators, and any Developers that are integrating payments into their Apps.

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Halodot go mockup, showcasing the user interface design and features of the application. The mockup displays the main screen with various icons and buttons for navigation and interaction

Trusted SoftPOS solutions that enable Tap to Pay on any mobile device. Available globally, powered by AWS cloud technology.

Benefits of Halo Dot and its unique SoftPOS solution.

SoftPOS is a collection of components that operate together.

Payment Orchestration

Halo Dot connects to different gateways or processors and can facilitate dynamic routing.

PIN on Glass

Halo Dot provides secure PIN Entry for transactions above the contactless limit.

Multi-Acquirer

Multiple integration options are available to Acquirers and Payfac’s.

Cloud POS

We accept major brands and local schemes

Our Offerings

Halo Dot provides various implementation options, ranging from stand-alone white-label Apps through to fully integrated SDKs

Mockup image of Halodot Go mobile interface with VISA, American Express, and Mastercard payment options.

Halo.Go has been developed to showcase the Tap-on-Phone experience and allows you to experiment and explore our game changing technology.
Halo.Go allows you to experience the MAGIC of contactless payments from the comfort of your own device.

Mockup image of Halodot Plus mobile interface featuring custom branding options.

Halo.Plus is a feature rich application that allows you to apply your brand to a pre-certified app. Halo.Plus is great for any business that wants to easily accept payments without taking on any in-house development or PCI compliance related to SoftPOS.

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Mockup image of Halodot Link mobile interface with VISA, American Express, and Mastercard payment options.

Halo.Link is a companion app that allows your existing app to process contactless card transactions. Your branding and style can be applied to the companion app.

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Halo.SDK is a software development kit that allows integrators to embed a contactless tap into their own mobile apps. It complies with all PCI and data protection standards and provides secure pin entry (pin on glass) functionality.

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Halo.Core provides L2 certified payment kernels for various card schemes. These can be used to increase your acceptance on SoftPOS.

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Turn any phone into a POS device

SoftPOS means no additional hardware required - an easy-to-use software application that enables payment acceptance on any Android device.

Certified & Secure.

Halo Dot is fully certified by major card schemes and aligned with PCI standards. Uses the same EMV security standards of chip-based cards.

The solution has been rigorously tested by independent PCI laboratories and approved by Visa, Mastercard & American Express.

Scalable software.

As a software solution, Halo Dot can scale almost infinitely. Mobile Apps are downloaded directly from the Google Play Store.

Using Amazon Web Services (AWS), we scale our infrastructure globally, across multiple AWS regions.

Preferred Payment Option.

Apply Pay & Samsung Pay continue to fuel the rapid adoption and use of NFC-based contactless payments.

Halo Dot is primed and ready to benefit from this mega trend.

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News

Stay up to date with the latest news with Halo Dot.

August 17, 2023

Nedbank and Synthesis Support Contactless Payments on Smartphones using AWS

South African bank Nedbank is committed to prioritizing its product development to suit the needs of its personal and small business clients. To make banking services more inclusive and accessible, the bank worked with AWS Advanced Consulting Partner Synthesis to develop a software-based point-of-sale (POS) system. The solution, built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), can be installed on smartphones without any additional hardware. This allows single operators or small businesses to accept contactless payments easily, lowering the barrier to entry for the country’s retail industry

February 17, 2023

Smart and Intelligent: Payments Redefined

Discover how managed connectivity is shaping the future of fintech. Explore the exponential growth of Soft Point-of-Sale (SoftPOS) solutions and their dependence on reliable connectivity. Learn how managed connectivity empowers merchants, enables innovation, and ensures robust transactions in the fiercely competitive fintech landscape.

February 14, 2023

So you're a SoftPOS vendor. So what?

Amidst SoftPOS technology's mainstream adoption, driven by accessibility and convenience, businesses must navigate numerous providers, including industry giants like Apple, Stripe, and Ayden. To make informed choices, they should consider factors such as commitment to ongoing product development, local market understanding, integration flexibility, and cross-platform compatibility. These criteria ensure that chosen solutions not only meet current needs but also pave the way for sustainable growth in the rapidly evolving payments landscape.

November 18, 2022

Halo Dot Achieves Visa-Ready Certification for Tap to Phone SDK

Halo Dot, a division of Synthesis Software Technologies, has attained Visa Ready Certification for its Tap to Phone SDK, streamlining contactless payments on Android devices. The Full SDK certification eliminates the need for PCI lab assessments, saving time and costs for integrators. By offering a simplified and secure solution, Halo Dot aims to accelerate SoftPOS technology adoption. This achievement underscores Halo Dot's expertise in contactless payments and showcases its leadership in the SoftPOS field.

October 20, 2022

Welcome to the next generation of Point of Sale (POS)

It’s hard to believe that a DVD mail-order business has redefined what it means to stream digital content for the global age. And yet, that is precisely what Netflix has done. From its humble postal beginnings in 1998, the streaming service is now a household name and a global presence. This is the ultimate showcase of how innovations in technology can reshape an entire industry, and this is precisely what software point of sale is doing.

September 20, 2022

Bringing the Tech and the Fin to Money20/20

Money20/20, a premier fintech event, highlights innovations in the industry. Halo Dot's user-friendly contactless payment system for SMEs stood out this year. By eliminating bulky hardware, it simplifies transactions. The event emphasized topics like cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Halo Dot showcased its relevance by streamlining payments and aligning with evolving tech trends.

September 20, 2022

The stickiness of security for customer trust and seamless transaction

The McKinsey 2020 Digital Payments Consumer Survey found that digital payments continue to grow in adoption and relevance. Smart solutions that offer accessible and easy digital transactions are increasingly becoming essential to consumer stickiness and engagement. However, as these solutions evolve, so must the security surrounding them to ensure that both retailer and consumer are protected. This is particularly relevant with software Point-of-Sale (POS) platforms which are gaining traction in the payments space.

June 20, 2022

Seamless, Speedy and Secure: The Lowdown on Halo Dot

We live in a world where ease and speed are expected - our impatience grows stronger every day. This doesn’t stem from a sense of entitlement but is a product of constant evolution and innovation. This applies especially to making payments.

May 25, 2022

Halo Dot, Ukheshe Technologies partner for global mobile payment innovation

Halo Dot, the developers of a contactless card payment technology that allows merchants to make sales and accept payments directly on their mobile phones, and Ukheshe Technologies, a global embedded finance enabler, have entered a strategic partnership.

May 18, 2022

6 Reasons why Halo Dot is a Game-Changing Technology

Halo Dot is a contactless card payment technology that allows merchants to make sales and accept payments directly on their mobile phones. It has the potential to disrupt how payments take place in a digitally-driven world massively. Pierre Aurel, Head of Product at Halo Dot, explains why merchants and their customers should embrace this technology.

May 10, 2022

A Changing Payments Landscape for Small Businesses

In South Africa, managing customer payments is crucial for small businesses, especially informal traders. Halo Dot's innovative technology empowers businesses by enabling secure cardless payments through mobile apps. This eliminates the need for costly Point of Sale devices, making it easier for street vendors and small shops to accept card transactions. By integrating with existing apps, Halo Dot enhances inventory management and provides insights for growth. This shift towards digital payments not only improves convenience but also supports the evolving payment landscape, benefiting self-employed individuals and small enterprises alike.

April 26, 2022

What is NFC technology and how is it already part of your life?

You may not know what the acronym stands for, but chances are, you are already benefitting from this technology.

April 24, 2022

The payment journey: from hardware to software

All roads lead to Rome and modern-day Rome is the mobile phone. From radios to alarm clocks, calculators and maps, the final destination of all these clunky devices has been architected into one device that lives in our pocket.

February 2, 2022

Contactless payments the future of African micro-payments

While cash was always considered to be king, that is no longer the case with consumers across Africa moving to alternative payment methods for convenience and safety reasons.

November 30, 2021

The five ways Covid has changed behaviour and the payment solution designed to meet our new criteria

Covid is many horrific things, but it is also an accelerator of progress. Perhaps we would have got to the same place eventually, but it would have taken years.

November 2, 2021

SoftPOS and Snake Oil

Half of all innovation is just talking about it. The more innovative your idea or product is, the more you need to work at creating the awareness and hype that will fuel the demand for your product.

September 30, 2021

Synthesis to partner with PCI Security Standards Council to help secure payment data worldwide

Synthesis, an innovative software development and consulting company, announced today that it has joined thePCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a new Participating Organization.

September 30, 2021

Amsterdam gives Money20/20 the green light

Amidst COVID uncertainties, Ascental held a FinTech event in Amsterdam with strict protocols. South African company Synthesis showcased "Halo Dot," turning Android devices into payment terminals. This SoftPOS technology garnered global interest, sparking partnerships and highlighting brand South Africa's resilience.

September 30, 2021

Trustonic and Synthesis partner to make PIN Entry possible and unlock the mobile point of sale market

Cybersecurity technology leader Trustonic today announces its partnership with software and consulting company Synthesis Software Technologies to increase the opportunities available to businesses using software Point of Sale (SoftPOS) across Africa.

August 29, 2021

Halo set to boost financial inclusion

Synthesis, an innovative software and consulting company, has announced the launch of Halo, the tap-on-phone contactless payment solution. Halo is the first of its kind in Africa and allows any merchant to instantly receive payments.

August 19, 2021

Nedbank’s tap-on-phone empowers SMMEs with secure contactless payments

At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Nedbank became the first bank to offer small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) the ability to turn their cellphones into a payment acceptance device with the launch of its tap-on-phone functionality in October 2020.

August 19, 2021

Nedbank’s new ‘tap on phone’ – a first in Africa – enables safe and secure contactless payments

Nedbank has unveiled its new tap-on-phone functionality that allows all merchants and business owners to convert their mobile phones into payment acceptance devices.

August 19, 2021

Streamlining the path to SoftPOS success: Q&A with Synthesis

With global digital payments set to hit a record $4.7 trillion transaction value this year, this market is showing no signs of slowing down. Simple to set-up and low cost, SoftPOS solutions are perfect for small and medium merchants looking to capitalize on the digital commerce trend.

August 19, 2021

The South African app that turns your smartphone into a card machine

Nedbank recently launched its new tap-on-phone functionality, which allows its clients to use their smartphones as point-of-sale (POS) terminals.

August 19, 2021

Technology, the liberator

Technology liberates. This was the motif of a recent podcast featuring Nedbank’s Executive of Emerging Payments, Chipo Mushwana, Entrepreneur & Author of KasiNomics, GG Alcock and Synthesis team members, Howard Feldman, Pierre Aurel and Craig Leppan.

Accelerating
smarter payments

Trusted SoftPOS solutions that enable Tap to Pay on any mobile device. Available globally, powered by AWS cloud technology.