حلول دفع التحويلات المالية من ماستركارد تدعم المتعاملين استجابةً لكوفيد-19

Leading payment solutions technology company develops secure, convenient and fast online payment methods to mitigate the challenges posed by the pandemic in the MENA region

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - July 12 , 2020: Due to the recent unprecedented shutdown in the world due to the outbreak of the emerging coronavirus (Covid-19), MasterCard has made it possible for citizens in the Middle East and North Africa region to transfer money via the Internet faster and more securely from the previous.

But by leveraging MasterCard's global network of cross-border services, banks will be able to process digital payments seamlessly and with a single connection. In addition, cross-border payments reach almost anywhere in the world reliably and without any deferred fees. MasterCard plays a key role in improving connectivity around the world, by delivering new and improved innovation across the global digital system.

As countries adapt to the new reality, advanced digital banking services are more important than ever, as social distancing is still required in many countries in the Middle East and Africa. There is also an increasing need to modernize traditional payment services to ensure that customers can send money safely and quickly.

MasterCard's cross-border network of services allows banks, fintechs, mobile operators and money exchanges to modernize remittances, providing unparalleled speed and security. After acquiring Transfast last year, MasterCard has helped its partners better respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing safe and convenient ways to send and receive money almost anywhere in the world.

In this context, Khaled El-Jabali, Regional Head of MasterCard in the Middle East and North Africa, said : "We are currently witnessing a radical change in our world due to the spread of the emerging coronavirus (Covid-19), it is very important that we provide citizens with advanced solutions that keep pace with their daily requirements. And given the resulting social distancing policies. Regarding the outbreak of the epidemic and the concerns about the hygiene raised by the circulation of money, exchange offices and traditional remittance platforms have witnessed a significant shift towards the use of digital transactions across the Middle East and North Africa.”

MasterCard has played a pivotal role in the development and integration of digital financial services in the region, and through its strategic partnerships, it is committed to providing customers with simple and seamless money transfer solutions thanks to the combined capabilities of MasterCard Send and Transfast. The list of partners in this field includes First Abu Dhabi Bank and Standard Chartered Bank in the United Arab Emirates, SABB Bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ithmaar Bank, Arab Financial Services Company, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, and the National Bank of Oman.

Jebali added: “As a trusted technology partner to these institutions, Mastercard has been committed to ensuring a smooth transition for banks and customers alike, with the goal of building a bridge that allows FinTech companies and new players to overcome these challenges. Through innovative payment solutions for remittances, we are strengthening Experimenting with cross-border payments to meet the customers’ need for security and trust, two aspects of exceptional importance during this crisis.”