PulsePay is a portable IoT-powered payment solution that enables secure, fast, and inclusive transactions even in areas with limited or no internet connectivity. Built at the GirlCode Hackathon 2025, PulsePay combines IoT hardware (Raspberry Pi, NFC modules, ESP32) with FinTech APIs, AI-driven fraud detection, and strong cybersecurity protocols to future-proof financial access across Africa.
NFC Tap-to-Pay — Simple, secure transactions via cards or mobile devices.
Offline-first design — Works without constant internet, syncing to the cloud later.
AI Fraud Detection — Flags unusual or high-risk transactions in real-time.
Vendor Dashboard — Track payments, manage customers, and view analytics.
Scalable Architecture — Designed for vendors, taxis, kiosks, and rural communities.
Hardware: Raspberry Pi, ESP32, NFC module
Backend: Firebase / Azure Functions
Frontend: React + Tailwind dashboard
Security: Encrypted tokens, offline validation, AI-based anomaly detection
Existing payment systems rely heavily on constant internet and banking infrastructure, which excludes millions of Africans. PulsePay bridges that gap by delivering resilient, inclusive, and portable financial technology.
-Expand biometric authentication (face/fingerprint login).
-Pilot with informal vendors and microfinance institutions.
-Optimize fraud detection with more transaction data.
👉 PulsePay: Your money. Your security. One tap away..