Latest news with #paymentoptions
Zawya
07-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt: ContactNow integrates BNPL services into Kashier's payment gateway
Arab Finance: Contact Creditech, the digital consumer finance arm of Contact Financial Holding, has partnered with online payment platform Kashier to integrate its buy now, pay later (BNPL) service into Kashier's payment system, as per an emailed press release. The move aims to expand ContactNow's digital presence while offering customers more flexible installment-based payment options. The partnership supports Contact's broader strategy to enhance its digital services and respond to increasing demand for technology-driven financial tools in Egypt. The ContactNow app provides a range of digital financing solutions designed to support everyday purchases. Through this collaboration, users will have access to installment plans through Kashier's payment gateway, in line with Egypt's transition toward digital and cashless payment systems. The initiative also reflects Contact's focus on financial inclusion and digital adoption, as consumer preferences continue to evolve toward more accessible and tech-integrated payment options. © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Affirm Partners with Xsolla to Offer Flexible Payment Options for Gamers
Affirm Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:AFRM) is one of the best up and coming stocks to invest in now. On June 26, Xsolla announced a new partnership with Affirm. This collaboration will enable game developers utilizing Xsolla's payment tools in the US to offer Affirm's flexible payment options to players, with expansion to Canada and the UK planned for the coming months. Under this partnership, players who purchase games or in-game content can now choose Affirm at checkout for purchases starting at $50. This addition allows them to split costs into interest-free biweekly payments or longer-term monthly installments. Most importantly, these installments have no late or hidden fees. An entrepreneur launching her new brand on the company's platform, looking confident and joyful. The President of Communication & Strategy at Xsolla, Chris Hewish, stated that integrating Affirm's transparent payment options empowers developers to offer gamers a smarter way to pay. After a quick eligibility check, approved players can select a personalized payment plan. Affirm Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:AFRM) operates a payment network internationally. Xsolla is a global video game commerce company with a powerful set of tools and services. While we acknowledge the potential of AFRM as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Arabian Business
02-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai taxis now accept American Express payments
American Express Middle East (AEME) has announced that more than 13,000 taxis in Dubai operated by franchised companies licensed by Dubai RTA now accept American Express payments. The taxi companies included in the agreement are National Taxi, Arabia Taxi, Kabi Taxi, Dubai Taxi Corporation, and Metro Taxi. All five companies are licensed by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Dubai Taxi network introduces American Express card payments 'Our agreement with franchise companies licensed by Dubai RTA is a major step in our commitment to increasing the number of places that accept American Express in the UAE. It will also enable those taxi companies to attract new American Express Card Members from the UAE and around the world, while providing Card Members with even greater payment choice and convenience when travelling by taxi,' Graziela Martins, AEME's Country Head UAE and Vice President Merchant Business MENA said. The agreement provides payment choice and convenience for local and international American Express Card Members. It increases the number of locations accepting American Express in the UAE, reflecting American Express' commitment to broadening acceptance options for card members. American Express has tripled the number of accepting merchants since 2017, with more than 89 million locations worldwide accepting the payment method. 'The Roads and Transport Authority welcomes initiatives that expand payment options in taxis, contributing to a more positive customer experience. Through this agreement, the users of taxi's can now pay with their American Express cards. It is an important milestone to meet the growing demand among the public including residents and businesses, as well as visitors and tourists,' Khaled Al Awadhi, Director of Transportation Systems at RTA's Public Transport Agency added.
Zawya
01-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
13,000 taxis operated by Franchise companies licensed by Dubai RTA now accept American Express payments
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — American Express Middle East (AEME) announces that more than 13,000 taxis in Dubai operated by Franchised companies licensed by Dubai RTA (National Taxi, Arabia Taxi, Kabi Taxi, Dubai Taxi Corporation, and Metro Taxi) are newly accepting American Express payments. The agreement with Franchise companies provides greater payment choice and convenience for both local and international American Express Card Members. It also increases the number of locations accepting American Express in the UAE, highlighting American Express' commitment to broadening acceptance options for local and international Card Members. Globally, American Express has tripled the number of accepting merchants since 2017, with more than 89 million locations worldwide1. Graziela Martins, AEME's Country Head UAE and Vice President Merchant Business MENA commented, "Our agreement with Franchise companies licensed by Dubai RTA is a major step in our commitment to increasing the number of places that accept American Express in the UAE. It will also enable those taxi companies to attract new American Express Card Members from UAE and around the world, while providing Card Members with even greater payment choice and convenience when travelling by taxi.' Mr. Khaled Al Awadhi, Director of Transportation Systems at RTA's Public Transport Agency, commented: "The Roads and Transport Authority welcomes initiatives that expand payment options in taxis, contributing to a more positive customer experience. Through this agreement, the users of taxi's can now pay with their American Express Cards. It is an important milestone to meet the growing demand among the public including residents and businesses, as well as visitors and tourists.' 1) Source: American Express About American Express Middle East American Express began operations in the MENA region in 1959 and set up its first office in Bahrain in 1977. In 1992, AEME was established in Bahrain as a joint venture company owned by American Express and Mawarid Investment Limited. Today, American Express Middle East employs a very diverse workforce of more than 600 employees, covering its consumer card, corporate payments and merchant businesses across the Middle East and North Africa region. American Express Middle East is a payments company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business across the Middle East and North Africa.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Affirm, Shopmonkey Partner to Revolutionize Auto Repair Payments
Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:AFRM) is one of the best software infrastructure stocks to invest in. On June 25, Affirm Holdings announced a partnership with Shopmonkey that makes Affirm a default pay-over-time option for thousands of auto shops using Shopmonkey's payment processing solution in both the US and Canada. This allows customers to split their auto repair bills into flexible biweekly or monthly payment plans, with interest rates as low as 0% APR, and notably, no late or hidden fees. The initiative aims to empower small to medium-sized auto shops by providing their customers with more accessible payment options. Car owners in the US typically spend ~$800 annually on vehicle maintenance. Affirm's share price has already seen a 40% increase over the past quarter, which shows strong investor confidence. An entrepreneur launching her new brand on the company's platform, looking confident and joyful. The sentiment is further fueled by Affirm's return to profitability in its latest earnings report and its expanding partnerships with major companies like Costco and Williams-Sonoma in Canadian markets. Over the past 3 years, Affirm's total shareholder return soared by 248.32%, outperforming the broader US Market and the Diversified Financial industry over the last year. Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:AFRM) operates a payment network in the US, Canada, and internationally. Shopmonkey is a cloud-based auto shop management platform. While we acknowledge the potential of AFRM as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
