Paymob and Woo partner to revolutionise eCommerce in MENA
By Gloria Methri
Paymob, the financial services enabler in MENA has entered a strategic partnership with Woo, the open-source eCommerce platform, becoming Woo’s first preferred partner to launch in the region.
As a result of this collaboration, Paymob’s checkout experience is now embedded into the WooCommerce Marketplace, providing merchants with streamlined access to its comprehensive suite of digital payment solutions.
Through Paymob Checkout, merchants can now integrate over 50 global and local payment methods into their WooCommerce stores, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and regional alternatives. The solution is fully optimised for mobile, delivering a secure and seamless checkout experience with embedded 3D Secure and PCI compliance.
Merchants also benefit from fast payment processing, with next-day settlements (T+1) for most methods and instant settlements in select markets. Enhanced features, such as multi-currency support and retry options for failed transactions, drive higher payment success rates and improve customer satisfaction.
Additionally, Paymob will soon be seamlessly integrated into Woo’s onboarding experience, streamlining the setup process for new merchants. This integration will simplify store activation and enable users to start accepting payments quickly and efficiently.
Omar El Gammal, EVP of Global Business Development at Paymob, stated, “Our partnership with WooCommerce is a major step forward in our mission to enable regional SMEs with transformative digital tools. By embedding Paymob into WooCommerce’s ecosystem, we are creating a future where eCommerce growth is seamless and accessible to all.”
Web Griebel, GM of Payments at Woo, said, “We are excited about strengthening our partnership with Paymob to offer merchants in MENA a streamlined solution that helps them securely scale their businesses.”
Karl Stjernstrom, VP of Global Alliances at Paymob, added, “This integration with Woo reflects our focus on forging strategic alliances that drive innovation and unlock new growth opportunities for Paymob merchants in the MENA region and beyond.”
As Woo’s first preferred partner in MENA, Paymob’s direct integration into the WooCommerce Marketplace reaffirms its position as a leading enabler of digital commerce success for MENA’s SMEs. Launched in 2015, Paymob serves 390,000 merchants across the region with a comprehensive acceptance suite delivered via its gateway, POS terminals and Paymob app.
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