Payments giant Mastercard is joining forces with Emirates NBD, the banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye region, to enhance the bank’s digital payment solutions.
Through the new partnership, Emirates NBD will adopt Mastercard Gateway within its payment platform to support fast, seamless and secure transactions across the region, becoming the first acquiring bank globally to offer Mastercard’s Brighterion AI technology through the integration.
The organisations agreed the partnership with an aim to expand into key regional markets, reinforcing both organisations’ commitment to accelerating digital payment adoption across multiple sectors, such as retail, hospitality, and real estate. Emirates NBD says it expects the partnership will help provide its corporate and government clients with best-in-class payment solutions, improving transaction efficiency and security.
“At Emirates NBD Pay, we are committed to redefining the future of payments by fostering innovation and building strategic partnerships that drive progress,” explained Anith Daniel, group head of transaction banking services at Emirates NBD. “Our collaboration with Mastercard Payment Gateway Services is a significant step in this direction, enabling us to provide businesses with advanced, scalable, and secure payment solutions.
“By integrating Mastercard’s cutting-edge technology, we are enhancing our capabilities to ensure that our clients have access to the best-in-class payment infrastructure that supports their growth and success. This partnership is just the beginning, and we remain committed to continuously evolving to meet the dynamic requirements of businesses in the region.”
Bolstering digital commerce
The partnership represents a significant step towards accelerating digital commerce in the region. Merchants using Emirates NBD Pay can now leverage the secure payment infrastructure, helping them scale their businesses while delivering a superior customer checkout experience.
“Our latest collaboration with Emirates NBD marks another highlight in our longstanding partnership,” added Gina Petersen-Skyrme, country manager, UAE and Oman at Mastercard. “As part of the agreement, we are proud to bring Mastercard Gateway, recognised as Best Payment Gateway in MEA by MEA Finance magazine for three consecutive years, to Emirates NBD. The integration of this cutting-edge platform in the bank’s systems will simplify payment processes for online merchants, allowing them to offer their customers a faster, more secure and seamless transaction experience.”
