ncsl has reported an increase in its fleet of EFTPOS terminals installed throughout the country and now has over 300 terminals nationwide.
Pagini Clothing Ltd and CPL Group of companies remain the Society’s top merchants having terminals at most of its outlets, followed by Nonko Ltd, Papindo and SVS.
Early this month ncsl installed 10 new terminals at two second hand shops owned by Pagini Clothing Ltd and another 10 at Nonko Ltd, Pagini Clothing Limited’s sister company in Lae.
To date, Pagini has 18 ncsl terminals in all its 8 shops in Port Moresby, 20 in Lae with more installations to be done in all other regions.
Pagini Clothing Ltd Managing Director, Chris Kopyoto said using the terminals reduced the need to hold cash at its premise which reduced the risk of theft.
“Holding onto cash attracts unnecessary attention, therefore we have to take advantage of this technology,” he said.
Being the biggest second hand clothes network in the country operating 32 shops in 10 different towns and cities, Kopyoto said their plan now is to have ncsl terminals installed at their shops in Kainantu, Goroko, Banz, Wabag, Mt. Hagen, Madang, Kimbe and Kavieng which is expected to be opened soon.
ncsl Manager eBanking Ms. Vavine Iamo said the number of merchants and terminals have increased as more businesses including small tucker box and canteens are now showing interest.
“We hope to install more to cater for the growing demand for this service and I am happy to say SME businesses are also requesting to have our terminals to make payment easier and safer for both the business and the customer,” Ms. Iamo further added.
She said any interested merchant can contact the eBanking team to have terminals installed in their shops subject to ebanking terms and conditions.