Best Payment Providers for Middle East

Payment processors serving UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Middle Eastern markets. Compare fees, local payment methods, and Islamic finance compliance.

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Apple Pay

Mobile & contactless payments

Apple's mobile payment and digital wallet built into iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad. Apple Pay enables contactless payments with Face ID/Touch ID security and is widely accepted at retailers globally, with strong privacy protections.

Fees: No additional fees
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CCAvenue

Multi-currency MENA

A leading Indian payment gateway supporting over 200 payment methods including cards, UPI, net banking, and wallets. CCAvenue serves merchants in India and the Middle East with multi-currency support and comprehensive payment processing solutions.

Fees: 2-3%
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Checkout.com

Global Performance

A global payment platform built for high-performance commerce, serving fast-growing businesses and enterprises. Checkout.com offers a unified API supporting 150+ currencies and 50+ payment methods with a focus on optimizing authorization rates. Known for strong performance in regions like Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Fees: 2.3-2.9% + $0.30 (typical)
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CyberSource

Enterprise Security

A Visa-owned enterprise payment management platform with industry-leading fraud detection capabilities. CyberSource serves large enterprises across 190+ countries with sophisticated decision management tools and omnichannel payment processing. Best suited for large organizations with complex fraud prevention needs.

Fees: Contact for pricing
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DPO Group

African payments

Africa's leading payment gateway covering over 20 countries across the continent. DPO Group enables businesses to accept cards, mobile money, and bank transfers, offering essential payment infrastructure for companies expanding into African markets.

Fees: 2-3%
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Mada

Saudi local cards

Saudi Arabia's national payment scheme enabling electronic payments via POS, ATMs, and e-commerce through the Saudi Payment Network. Mada cards are the dominant local card type in Saudi Arabia, essential for any merchant operating in the Kingdom.

Fees: 1-2%
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Network International

Middle East enterprise

The largest digital payment provider in the Middle East and Africa, offering merchant acquiring, card processing, and payment infrastructure services. Network International serves over 50 countries with comprehensive solutions for banks, fintechs, and merchants across the MEA region.

Fees: 2-3%
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Ooredoo Money

Qatar digital wallet

A Middle Eastern mobile wallet operated by Ooredoo, Qatar's only mobile wallet with IBAN capabilities. Ooredoo Money offers QR payments, salary disbursements, and instant transfers, serving businesses and consumers in Qatar and Oman.

Fees: 1-2%
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Payfort

MENA e-commerce

Amazon Payment Services (formerly PAYFORT), the premier payment gateway in the Middle East and North Africa region. Payfort offers secure card processing, fraud protection, BNPL, and local payment methods across nine MENA countries.

Fees: 2.65% + AED 1
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PayPal

Global e-commerce

One of the world's most recognized digital payment platforms, operating in over 200 markets with support for 130+ currencies. PayPal offers buyer protection, a trusted checkout experience, and multiple payment options including pay-later services through Venmo. A go-to choice for e-commerce businesses seeking broad consumer recognition and trust.

Fees: 2.9% + $0.30
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PayU

Global Emerging Markets

A global payment provider with deep expertise in emerging markets including India, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. PayU offers local payment method support across 50+ markets through a single integration, making it valuable for businesses expanding into regions where local presence matters. Part of Prosus, focused on high-growth markets.

Fees: 2-3% (varies by country)
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QPay

Qatar mobile payments

Mongolia's digital payment pioneer and first QR code payment solution in the country. QPay offers static and dynamic QR codes, DeepLink payments, and international payment acceptance including UnionPay and WeChat Pay for Mongolian merchants.

Fees: 2-3%
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Tabby

MENA BNPL

The leading buy now, pay later provider in the Middle East, offering split payments and monthly installments. Tabby serves merchants across the GCC countries, helping increase conversion rates and average order values for businesses targeting Middle Eastern consumers.

Fees: 2.79% - 5.99%
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Tamara

Saudi BNPL

A Saudi Arabia-based buy now, pay later platform offering split payment options across the GCC. Tamara enables consumers to pay in installments while merchants receive full payment upfront, particularly popular with e-commerce businesses in Saudi Arabia and UAE.

Fees: 2.5% - 6%
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Worldpay

Global Enterprise

A global enterprise payment processor owned by FIS, serving large multinational businesses across virtually every industry. Worldpay supports 300+ payment types in 120+ currencies with both online and in-person payment capabilities. Well-suited for established enterprises that need a trusted, large-scale payment partner with global reach.

Fees: 0.75-2.75% + monthly fees
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