Nearly 2,000 UAE-based merchants look to develop e-commerce – Network International

UAE-based merchant acquirer Network International confirmed that nearly 2,000 businesses in the UAE are either looking to develop e-commerce capabilities or enable the company’s PayByLink solution.

In the aftermath of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, businesses are adapting to the growing e-commerce needs of consumers placing online orders.

Network International is ensuring the business continuity of clients via its ‘plug and play’ Pay by Link acceptance platform, part of the N-Geniustm Online ecommerce payment gateway.

The payments company is working closely with small and medium-sized businesses in sectors such as healthcare, education, retail (supermarkets and groceries) and real estate, enabling these companies to offer their services and receive payments online.

Pay By Link is purpose-built for smaller businesses, helping them transition to e-commerce within minimal time. Fully customisable, the solution suits the requirements of businesses of all sizes and industry, as well as keeping pace with changing payment trends.

Merchants can send customised, company-branded invoices via email, with real-time tracking, enabling customers to make payments from their homes via a a secure link using their credit, debit card or mobile wallet.

Paul Clarke, group head of Product and Innovation, Network International said: “As consumer purchasing behaviour shifts online, Network plays a critical role being the region’s largest provider of digital commerce. Our acceptance platform serves as an ‘enabler’ for SMEs to capitalise on the changing dynamics while meeting the rising demand for secure, seamless electronic payments. We remain committed to supporting UAE businesses during this challenging this period as we continue to contribute to creating robust, resilient payment infrastructure to support the UAE economy.”

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