Network International signs payment partnership with Ant International

By Gloria Methri

Network and Ant International have partnered to extend digital payment solutions to businesses in the Middle East and Africa, driving digital transformation and financial inclusion in the region.

As part of the deal, Network will leverage Alipay+ Wallet Tech solutions, such as developing e-wallet capabilities, to serve its customers across MEA better. Alipay+ Wallet Tech provides a full suite of solutions, enabling customers to build e-wallet apps or super apps. It supports prominent e-wallets across the globe, empowering them to service millions of their users.

The partnership will extend to other MEA countries soon. Network will also introduce Alipay+ payment solutions to the online platforms it supports in this region. It will provide consumers combined online and offline with a seamless QR code payment experience by using their home e-wallets or preferred digital payment methods. Alipay+ currently connects over 30 digital payment methods worldwide.

Additionally, through this partnership, Network will partner with Ant International’s payment and digitisation services platform Antom, to enhance card payment processing capabilities with international debit and credit cards issued in UAE. This will enable global merchants to accept more local payment methods and better connect with local consumers.

Peng Yang, Chief Executive Officer of Ant International, said, “We are delighted to join hands with Network International to serve regional and global merchants, including SMEs in UAE and the MEA region. By combining our innovative technologies and digitisation solutions with Network’s deep know-how of this region, we are providing more growth opportunities to the merchants, enabling them to thrive in the digital era.”

Nandan Mer, Chief Executive Officer of Network International, said, “We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Ant International to expand their footprint in the Middle East and Africa and contribute to financial inclusion efforts within the region. This collaboration underscores our commitment to accelerating digital transformation, enabling the growth of businesses in the region.”