The document outlines the objectives, definition, history and types of electronic payment systems. It discusses various e-payment methods like credit cards, debit cards, e-wallets and bank transfers. Credit cards allow borrowing within a credit limit while debit cards directly withdraw from a linked bank account. E-wallets can be used to make purchases, transfer funds and track rewards. Mobile payments allow payments via mobile phones. The document also compares advantages like speed and reduced costs versus disadvantages like security concerns for e-payment and provides 2021 e-payment usage statistics for selected African countries.