Telr and Apaya partner to revolutionise digital commerce in MENA

Telr, an award-winning online payment gateway serving over 30,000 merchants in the MENA region, has announced a strategic partnership with Apaya to democratise access to cutting-edge payment experiences across the Middle East and Africa.

Telr, an award-winning online payment gateway serving over 30,000 merchants in the MENA region, has announced a strategic partnership with Apaya to democratise access to cutting-edge payment experiences across the Middle East and Africa.

By combining Telr’s robust payment solutions with Apaya’s no-code commerce platform, the collaboration seeks to empower merchants to build and scale high-quality payment processes quickly and effortlessly, according to FF News.

Apaya is a no-code commerce automation platform that enables businesses to streamline and enhance their digital commerce operations.

Its intelligent routing and vendor payout capabilities simplify marketplace management, while its platform integrates seamlessly with payment service providers.

Telr offers a wide array of payment services in the UAE, KSA, Bahrain, and Jordan. Its features include multi-currency processing, local payment method integration, anti-fraud technology, social commerce tools, QR codes, digital invoicing, and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) options. Additionally, it supports businesses with merchant financing solutions.

This collaboration offers merchants several advantages:

  • Instant integration of Telr’s payment services through Apaya’s no-code platform.
  • Enhanced security via Telr’s anti-fraud engine combined with Apaya’s intelligent routing.
  • Simplified vendor payouts, especially for marketplace businesses.
  • Next-day settlements to UAE banks.

Michael Tomlins, Apaya CEO, said, “By integrating Telr’s extensive payment capabilities into our ecosystem, we’re furthering our mission to democratise access to world-class payment experiences across the Middle East and Africa. This partnership particularly benefits merchants seeking to expand their digital presence with access to Telr’s multi-currency processing capabilities and extensive local payment method coverage.”

Khalil Alami, Founder and CEO of Telr, stated, “We are delighted to partner with Apaya Payment Solution, expanding Telr’s commitment to offering an all-comprehensive solution for the e-commerce ecosystem. This collaboration enhances our ability to provide robust services—from social commerce and QR codes to digital invoicing, Telr Buy Now Pay Later, and our Telr Finance merchant financing program—enabling businesses to succeed seamlessly in the digital landscape.

“By combining our payment expertise with Apaya’s automation capabilities, we’re creating a powerful solution for merchants looking to scale their digital commerce operations by making them effortless and secure.”

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