Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Google Pay has launched in Saudi Arabia through SAMA’s mada payment system, allowing users to manage mada and credit cards via Google Wallet. The move supports Vision 2030 goals of reducing cash use and reinforces Saudi Arabia’s position as a global fintech leader.
Google Pay launched in Oman with support from Sohar Bank, enabling contactless payments for international cardholders on Android. The service complements Oman’s digital payments growth alongside Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, enhancing security and reducing cash reliance.
Google Pay launches in Lebanon and Oman, offering Android users secure contactless payments with dynamic virtual cards. Sohar International Bank leads adoption in Oman, complementing Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, aligning with Oman’s Vision 2040 digital transformation goals.
Google Pay launched in Oman and Lebanon, offering secure Android-based contactless payments. In Oman, Sohar International Bank enables usage, complementing Apple Pay and Samsung Pay in the country’s push toward a cashless economy.
Google Pay has expanded to Lebanon and Oman, providing secure contactless payments on Android and Wear OS devices. The service integrates with Google Wallet, offering enhanced payment security via tokenization and dynamic codes.
City Bank has introduced Google Pay contactless payments for its Mastercard and Visa cardholders, becoming the first bank in Bangladesh to support Google Wallet and Google Pay. The service enhances convenient mobile payments in a country where Apple Pay remains unavailable.
Google Pay will officially launch in Pakistan on March 12th, marking a major step towards a cashless economy. The platform will integrate with local banks and fintechs, providing a fast, secure way for consumers and businesses to make payments, transfer money, and manage transactions from their smartphones.
SAMA has partnered with Google to integrate Google Pay into Saudi Arabia’s national payments network, mada. The move supports Saudi Vision 2030 by advancing digital payments and promoting a less-cash-dependent society.
Google Pay is set to launch in Pakistan by March 2025, allowing users to link debit and credit cards for contactless payments through the Google Wallet app. The service will initially focus on basic payments, with advanced features like loyalty cards and transport passes to follow in future phases.
Google Pay is set to launch in Pakistan by mid-March 2025, allowing users to link debit and credit cards to Google Pay for seamless contactless payments. The service, in collaboration with Visa, Mastercard, and local banks, will help boost Pakistan’s growing digital payments sector, initially focusing on basic payments.