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PortalPay

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa’s growing tech and artisan scenes pair well with instant QR receipts, attendant splits, and community radio campaigns.

Population: 5,100,000
Businesses: 210,000

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Tap-to-Start Sessions, QR to Pay — Simple.

Prepaid time vouchers, consumables tracking, and instant split payouts to owners and attendants. Works even when the network is flaky.

0.5-1%
Processing Fee
$0
Monthly Cost
70%+
Savings
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Why Internet Cafés Choose PortalPay

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Prepaid Time Vouchers

Sell 10/30/60 minute vouchers via QR with automatic session timing and pause/extend.

Cut session disputes by 70%
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Consumables Tracking

Charge per page, per scan, or per print job with simple add-ons linked to sessions.

Reduce cash leakage by 60%
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Split Payouts

Share revenue between owner and attendants or station monitors automatically at settlement.

Zero manual reconciliation
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Offline First

Log sessions and payments even without connectivity. Sync and reconcile when back online.

100% continuity
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Gaming & VIP Stations

Set premium rates and bundles for gaming rigs, keyboards, and headsets.

Boost ARPU by 25%
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Usage Analytics

Export session summaries for training partners, schools, or NGOs.

Minutes, not days

Calculate Your Savings

$1k$5k/month$100k
You Save with PortalPay
$1,270/year
(74% less than competitors)
Monthly Cost Breakdown
PortalPay$37.50/mo
0.5-1% processing, $0 monthly fee
Legacy Processor$200.00/mo
2.90% + $0.3 per transaction + $25/mo
Bank POS$155.00/mo
2.50% + $0.15 per transaction + $15/mo
Mobile Money$85.00/mo
1.50% + $0.1 per transaction
Annual with PortalPay
$450
Annual with Others
$1,720

Calculations based on industry averages. Actual savings may vary.

Real-World Examples

Student Session Packs

Sell discounted session bundles for students and trainees with auto-timing and usage history.

Example:

Student buys 10x30min pack via QR; sessions auto-track; printing billed as add-ons.

Removes cash handling overhead

Document Printing & Scans

Charge per page and scan as add-ons to a session or standalone queue with receipt references.

Example:

Customer prints 8 pages and scans 2 documents; QR receipt shows itemization for reimbursement.

Prevents under-billing

Attendant Commission Splits

Define a split for session revenue; settlement distributes shares to attendants automatically.

Example:

Attendant receives 20% of session revenue at settlement with a clear statement.

Eliminates manual payout calculation

Everything Included Free

Time Voucher QR

Create and sell 10/30/60 minute vouchers with auto timing.

Usually $99/yr

Add-ons & Peripherals

Track printing, scanning, and accessories per session.

Usually $79/yr

Split Payouts

Automate commissions for attendants and station monitors.

Usually $120/yr

Offline Mode

Capture sessions and payments during outages; sync later.

Usually $59/yr

Reports & Exports

Download CSV/JSON for schools and training partners.

Usually $49/yr

Get Started in Minutes

Setup Checklist for Internet Cafés

  • Create your café profile and stations in /admin
  • Configure session lengths and voucher pricing
  • Add printing/scanning add-ons and rates
  • Set split rules for owner and attendants
  • Print QR tent cards for cashier and station areas
  • Connect wallet for settlement payouts
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do prepaid vouchers start sessions?

Scanning the QR creates a session entry with start/end timestamps. Extensions can be added with another QR.

Can we charge for printing and peripherals?

Yes. Add-ons are itemized and attached to the active session or billed standalone.

Do you support offline logging?

Yes. Sessions and payments can be recorded offline and sync when connectivity is restored.

Can attendants receive automatic commissions?

Define split rules by station or product. Settlement distributes shares to attendants with statements.

Are micro-transactions affordable?

Fees are 0.5–1% with no monthly charges, ideal for short sessions and small prints.

What Internet Cafés Are Saying

"Time vouchers and printing add-ons made our cashier flow painless. The attendant splits save us hours each week."

Samuel O.
LinkUp Café – Accra
Saved 66% on fees

"Offline logging kept us running during network drops. Exported reports impressed our training partners."

Dewi A.
Koneksi Lab – Yogyakarta

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