Grants.gov - Home. Financial Services for the Poor - Bill. Digital Payment Systems In countries with a minimum level of connectivity in poor and rural areas, specifically in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Nigeria, we work with in-country providers to extend the reach of digital payment systems into those communities and encourage people to adopt these systems through a mobile phone, kiosk, or other digital interface.
Payment systems are crucial because they enable people to collect payments from customers; buy goods; pay utility bills; pay for housing, healthcare, and education; and send money to friends, family, and business partners. They also enable governments to collect taxes, pay public workers, and disburse social payments. When these transactions are costly and inconvenient, economic activity is impeded. GrantStation.com - Your Fast Track to Funding.