vtu – mobile distribution
Virtual Top-Up (VTU) is a secure vending Platform which effectively managed the distribution of Prepaid products through a wide range of channels.
- Mobile
- SIM Card Applications
- USSD
- Web
- Host to Host (API)
VTU turns any phone into a powerful, secure vending device, enabling distributors and vendors to easily distribute a wide range of prepaid and VAS products such as Prepaid Airtime, Data, Electricity, Lotto Tickets etc.
In 2004 our VTU system received a Technology Top 100 award for innovation as this service introduced many of the operations and functionality we have become familiar with today in typical mobile money systems.
VTU’s industry leading and award winning technology dramatically reduces the cost of distribution, enabling rapid growth of the distribution network.
VTU also provides simple and seamless provisioning of new products to distributors and vendors.
VTU powers the MTN group in Africa
Delivering over $126 Million in Value Added Services monthly, totaling more than 1.4 billion transactions a year.
vtu 2.0 – unleash the potential
VTU 2.0 is the latest generation of our distribution platform, bringing additional functionality and features to the market.
Region Management
The LBS (Location Based Service) enabled Region Management feature allows distributors to more effectively oversee the vendors in their distribution network and focus sales efforts.
Stored Value PIN
Stored-Value PINs on VTU allow for online products on the platform to be redeemed by the consumer after point of purchase through an easy to use USSD menu.
Management Interface
A feature-rich management interface provides transparent access to the vendors and distributors.
Mobile Application
The first class VTU Android application now brings all the secure vending functionality and more to smart phones.