Interswitch has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the continent’s hospitality sector through technology.

The firm made this known during its participation as an exhibitor at the Hotel Managers Conference Africa (HMC) 2025, held recently at the Lagos Continental Hotel.

two-day conference brought together stakeholders across the hospitality industry to explore new pathways for sustainable growth through technology, strategic partnerships, and global best practices.

Interswitch’s participation spotlighted its comprehensive portfolio of payment solutions tailored to the evolving needs of hospitality businesses.

The company showcased its Interswitch Smart Point of Sales (POS), a high-speed, multifunctional terminal with innovative features relevant in the hospitality sector. In addition to Verve Cards, it boasts international card acceptance from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, China UnionPay, Discover, Diners Club and Japan Credit Bureau.

It also offers United States Dollar (USD) settlement for foreign transactions, allowing hotels to cater for international guests with ease. Additionally, the Smart POS includes a card-not-present feature, enabling secure remote payments for use cases such as pre-arrival deposits and incidental charges.

Also featured was the Interswitch Payment Gateway, which enables hotels to accept online bookings securely and process payments from major international card schemes such as American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.

The gateway is designed for effortless integration with existing systems and provides USD settlement capabilities for international transactions, helping hospitality operators serve a broader customer base without complexity.