stc pay Bahrain has announced a strategic partnership with Local, a GCC-based fintech transforming how restaurants and service businesses process payments. The collaboration aims to accelerate digital payment innovation across the region’s service economy and supports stc pay Bahrain’s mission to deliver secure, efficient, and scalable corporate payment solutions.
Under the partnership, stc pay Bahrain will power Local’s QR-based checkout platform, enabling guests to scan, split and pay their bills instantly. The system removes wait times, eliminates the need for hardware, and delivers a frictionless, fully digital payment experience for restaurants and service businesses.
Metin Zavrak, CEO of stc pay Bahrain, said the partnership marks another milestone in strengthening Bahrain’s fintech ecosystem and shaping the future of seamless digital payments. He highlighted that integrating stc pay’s secure payment technology with Local’s platform will help businesses offer faster and more intelligent checkout experiences.
Local’s Founder and CEO, Saad Ahmad, added that the collaboration enhances how businesses accept payments, creating a simpler and more connected experience for customers.
The partnership reinforces stc pay Bahrain’s expanding portfolio of corporate payment solutions and its position as a trusted provider of secure, innovative payment technologies for businesses across the GCC.
