ABK Enters Strategic Partnership with Network International to Elevate E-commerce Experience for Merchants

• Marafi: This initiative will empower our merchants and enable them to offer a seamless and secure payment experience to their customers.

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa. This collaboration signifies a major milestone in enhancing e-commerce solutions for ABK merchants.

By leveraging Network’s expertise, ABK can equip its merchants with cutting-edge capabilities, enabling them to accept credit card transactions on their websites and offering convenient payment links. This initiative will streamline the online payment process and provide merchants with the flexibility to generate and share payment links, enhancing customer convenience.

In addition to traditional payment methods, ABK merchants now can accept payments through popular digital wallets, such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay. This expansion of payment options reflects the Bank’s commitment to staying at the forefront of digital payment trends.

Through this partnership, ABK merchants can expect a seamless integration process for accepting credit card transactions online, expanding their digital sales channels, and ultimately improving customer satisfaction. This collaboration paves the way for a more efficient and secure payment experience for end consumers, offering a wide array of digital payment methods to choose from.

"We are excited to join forces with Network to revolutionise the digital payment landscape for our merchants. This initiative will empower our merchants with advanced e-commerce solutions, enabling them to offer a seamless and secure payment experience to their customers," said Johair Marafi, General Manager of Retail Banking at ABK.

"This endeavour underscores our dedication to innovation and excellence in delivering digital payment solutions to merchants. Furthermore, it reinforces ABK's position as a pioneer in the digital payment landscape, providing comprehensive and innovative payment solutions to empower merchants and enhance the overall experience,” Marafi continued. “This will open doors to new possibilities in digital commerce for our merchants, enabling them to elevate their online presence and cater to evolving customer preferences with diverse payment options.”

Navneet Dave, Managing Director & Co-Head of Processing - Middle East at Network International, commented, “We are thrilled to collaborate with ABK in driving their digital transformation objectives. The partnership is a testament to our shared vision of enabling businesses to thrive in the digital age. Deploying Network’s expertise and solutions underscores the Bank’s impact in the Kuwait market by providing best-in-class merchant experiences enhanced by seamless efficiency. Together, we will enhance the overall experience for ABK merchants and elevate the payment journey for consumers.”

As ABK continues to drive forward with a focus on digital transformation, its collaboration with Network sets the stage for a new era of enhanced e-commerce capabilities and customer satisfaction.