Buying airtime, data, electricity tokens, and cable subscriptions is a daily need for Nigerians. We set out to build a platform that delivers these services quickly and reliably, and that lets other entrepreneurs start their own VTU businesses on top of it.
What we built
Tapsy is a VTU and bill payment platform. It includes:
- Airtime and data top-up for all major networks
- Electricity bill payments, cable TV subscriptions, and exam pins
- A customer wallet that users fund by transfer or card
- Automatic reversal of failed transactions to the wallet
- A partner program with API access for resellers and developers
- A “Portal + App” plan that gives partners their own branded VTU website and mobile app, with an admin panel to set prices and manage customers
Key features and how we approached them
Speed and reliability. Transactions are designed to complete within seconds, with failed orders refunded automatically.
API for resellers. Partners get an API key, plan IDs, and a guide, so they can connect their own apps and websites.
White-label portals. Partners can launch under their own name, logo, and colours, with their own payment gateway connected so customer payments go to them.
Support. Users can reach support through WhatsApp, email, and chat in their dashboard.
Results
Tapsy is live at tapsy.martlify.com with an Android app and three partner plans: Partner API, Partner Pro, and Portal + App. Users can buy airtime, data, electricity, cable TV, and exam pins, and partners can resell these services under their own brand.
Technology
Tapsy runs on a wallet system funded by bank transfer or card, and a developer API with keys and plan IDs for partners. Branded partner apps run on a small Node.js server and connect to Tapsy’s API for instant delivery. Each partner portal connects to the partner’s own payment gateway and bank account, so customer payments go straight to the partner.
Need a platform like this?
DevTechGen builds VTU and bill payment platforms, multivendor marketplaces, branded websites and mobile apps, and API integrations. If you want to launch a VTU platform, a marketplace, or a custom business application, we can help.
Request a consultation: Chat with us on WhatsApp, call 08102507078, or email hi@devtechgen.com
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