Company News - Seamless Xtra

Branch Ignites Mobile Growth Dialogue at Seamless

by chelsea.baker-tull@terrapinn.com | Jun 16, 2025

As a Platinum Sponsor of Seamless Middle East 2025, Branch took centre stage, demonstrating why...

5 buy now, pay later services to make the most of in South Africa in 2024

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 14, 2024

The adoption of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services is on the rise in South Africa. Here are five such services to make the most of in 2024.

Nium ramps up expansion plans in Latin America

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 13, 2024

Nium, a specialist in real-time cross-border payments is bolstering its presence in Latin America.

Weekly news roundup Middle East & Europe – August 9th

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 9, 2024

Welcome to this week’s weekly news roundup, where we bring you a quick overview of the latest developments in finance, payments, retail, e-commerce and more across the Middle East and Europe regions.

Wio Bank and Etihad Airways launch miles-earning programme

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 6, 2024

The Wio Bank and Etihad partnership offers UAE’s first deposit-to-miles conversion.

Stripe acquires Lemon Squeezy

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 29, 2024

Lemon Squeezy has a longstanding relationship with Stripe, having processed payments on the platform since its inception.

Weekly news roundup Middle East & Europe – July 19th

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 19, 2024

Welcome to this week’s weekly news roundup, where we bring you a quick overview of the latest developments in finance, payments, retail, e-commerce and more across the Middle East and Europe regions.

Etihad Guest inks deal with Pointspay to enhance benefits for online shoppers

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 18, 2024

Etihad Guest has extended its partnership with Pointspay in a move that will see a new solution launched in the Middle East later this year.

Jordan Kuwait Bank, Foo launch eliWallet with Mastercard

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 17, 2024

Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB) has launched eliWallet, a new multicurrency payment as part of a collaboration with Mastercard and FOO.

Hub71 startup Dopay secures $13.5 million in Series A funding

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 17, 2024

Dopay will use the funds to expand its digital payroll and payments platform in its initial market, Egypt.

Visa partners with Wirex to drive Web3 payment adoption

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 16, 2024

Web3 money app, Wirex has expanded its partnership with Visa in a bid to make digital currency use more seamless.

Weekly news roundup Middle East & Europe – July 12th

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 12, 2024

Welcome to this week’s weekly news roundup, where we bring you a quick overview of the latest developments in finance, payments, retail, e-commerce and more across the Middle East and Europe regions.

Ocado, AEON reveal plans to build third robotic warehouse

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 8, 2024

British online grocer, Ocado, is teaming up with Japan’s AEON to launch a third Customer Fulfilment Centre.

Weekly news roundup Middle East & Europe – July 5th

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 5, 2024

Welcome to this week’s weekly news roundup, where we bring you a quick overview of the latest developments in finance, payments, retail, e-commerce and more across the Middle East and Europe regions.

Ajman Bank partners with Magnati to boost payment solutions

by Mark Dowdall | Jun 28, 2024

Ajman Bank will leverage Magnati’s merchant acquiring services to offer secure payment solutions.

Weekly news roundup Middle East & Europe – June 28th

by Mark Dowdall | Jun 28, 2024

Welcome to this week’s weekly news roundup, where we bring you a quick overview of the latest developments in finance, payments, retail, e-commerce and more across the Middle East and Europe regions.