Nigeria: Interswitch Drives Digital Payment Innovation in the Hospitality Sector

Interswitch, a leading digital payment and commerce company in Africa, showcased its latest payment innovations at the Mega HORECA Expo 2025, held at the Balmoral Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event brought together key stakeholders from the hospitality, restaurant, and café (HORECA) industry, focusing on enhancing service delivery, operational efficiency, and guest experience.

Advancing Digital Transactions in Hospitality

Organized by Elan Expo, the Mega HORECA Expo 2025 served as a premier platform for local and international businesses to network, forge strategic partnerships, and explore new growth opportunities in Nigeria’s hospitality sector.

Interswitch took center stage at the three-day exhibition, presenting a suite of innovative digital payment solutions designed to address the evolving needs of the hospitality industry. These solutions streamline payment acceptance, operational efficiency, and financial transactions, ensuring a seamless customer experience.

Key Payment Solutions Showcased by Interswitch

1. Interswitch Smart POS – A robust payment terminal designed for fast-paced hospitality environments, enabling seamless transactions for hotel check-ins, restaurant billing, and payment processing, reducing wait times and improving service efficiency.
2. Interswitch Payment Gateway – A secure online payment system that simplifies hotel bookings, restaurant reservations, and takeaway orders through frictionless digital transactions.
3. Interswitch Disbursement Solution (Autopay) – A bulk payment solution that allows businesses to automate staff salaries, vendor payments, and supplier settlements with ease and accuracy.
4. Till Integration Solution – Ensuring real-time synchronization between POS systems and tills, eliminating manual errors, reducing transaction delays, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Industry Reception and Market Impact

The solutions showcased by Interswitch attracted strong interest from hospitality professionals, with attendees experiencing live demonstrations of how these technologies optimize business operations.

Speaking on the significance of the event, Muyiwa Asagba, Managing Director, Commercial Inclusion at Interswitch, emphasized the company’s commitment to innovation in the hospitality sector:

“The International MEGA HORECA 2025 was an excellent platform to highlight how our solutions are transforming payment experiences in the hospitality industry. The overwhelming engagement from stakeholders reaffirmed the growing demand for technology-driven payment solutions that enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. At Interswitch, we remain committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that not only simplify transactions but also empower businesses to scale and thrive in an increasingly digital world.”

Osasere Atohengbe, Vice President, Sales and Account Management for Commercial Inclusion at Interswitch, further reinforced the company’s mission to drive financial inclusion and operational excellence:

“We are thrilled by the positive reception our solutions received at the International MEGA HORECA 2025 expo. This event provided a valuable opportunity to engage with hospitality professionals, understand their evolving needs, and showcase how our technology can enhance customer experience while driving revenue growth. As we leverage insights from the event, we remain committed to delivering solutions that not only meet industry standards but also anticipate and address the future needs of the hospitality and food service sectors.”

Shaping the Future of Digital Payments in Hospitality

The Mega HORECA Expo 2025 underscored the growth potential of Nigeria’s hospitality market, offering a platform for businesses to adopt innovative solutions that elevate industry standards.

Interswitch’s participation reaffirms its leadership in digital payments, equipping businesses with the tools to enhance efficiency, improve guest satisfaction, and optimize financial transactions. By redefining digital payment experiences, Interswitch is setting new industry benchmarks and shaping the future of seamless transactions in Africa’s hospitality sector.