Telr partners with Samsung to launch Samsung Pay in the UAE

By Gloria Methri

Telr, the Dubai-based online payment gateway, has partnered with Samsung Gulf Electronics to streamline digital payments in the UAE. This collaboration integrates Samsung Pay into Telr’s comprehensive suite of payment solutions to enhance the country’s eCommerce capabilities.

This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of mobile payments in the UAE by merging Telr’s expertise in online transactions with Samsung’s innovative technology. It will offer merchants and customers a secure, efficient, and user-friendly way to conduct transactions on Samsung devices.

Samsung Pay empowers customers to complete purchases swiftly using their stored card and shipping information within Samsung Wallet. This streamlined process eliminates the need for time-consuming form-filling, significantly enhancing merchants’ conversion rates.

Samsung Pay incorporates features such as fingerprint recognition and advanced data encryption to safeguard users’ sensitive information. This robust security framework instils confidence in both merchants and customers, ensuring that every transaction is protected by cutting-edge technology.

Khalil Alami, Founder & CEO of Telr, said, “Our mission at Telr is to remove Fragmentation and provide merchants with the region’s latest and most reliable payment options. With the launch of Samsung Pay, we are delivering a solution that effortlessly meets the growing mobile-first needs of our merchants, ensuring they stay ahead in the competitive eCommerce landscape.”

Fadi Abu Shamat, Senior Director and Head of the Mobile eXperience Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Telr to bring Samsung Pay to UAE merchants and consumers. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our commitment to innovation and enhancing the digital experience for our users. Samsung Pay offers unparalleled convenience and sets a new standard for secure mobile transactions. We believe this integration will significantly boost the adoption of digital payments in the region, benefiting both businesses and consumers alike.”

Telr aims to transform eCommerce by streamlining cashless transactions and advancing digital payments across 120 currencies and 30 languages.