Network International rolls out ‘Slice’ instant instalments to Emirates NBD credit cardholders

UAE, 17 August 2026: Network International (Network), a leading FinTech company across the Middle East and Africa, has enabled Slice, a new flexible, credit-card-based installments solution for in-store and online purchases in the UAE, available to eligible customers of Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye and South Asia (MENATSA) region. 

Slice expands Network’s payment offering, giving merchants another way to meet evolving consumer payment preferences. It enables customers to instantly convert their credit card purchases into instalments with no redirects, delays or additional steps. Through the partnership with Emirates NBD, Network helps participating businesses unlock new revenue opportunities and attract more customers.

Available for transactions as low as AED 100, Slice makes flexible payments accessible across a wide range of everyday and high-value purchases. It enables Emirates NBD credit cardholders to convert eligible transactions into four or eight monthly instalments with zero fees and zero interest, directly on their credit card, without the need for any registration or waiting for approvals. 

Navneet Dave, Group Managing Director, Outsourced Payment Services, Middle East, at Network International, said: “With Slice, we are proud to work alongside Emirates NBD to bring a seamless, zero-cost instalments experience directly into existing credit cards without any operational complexity. By embedding flexible digital payment options within the flow, we are helping to enrich Emirates NBD’s card propositions, enhance loyalty and deepen customer engagement.”

Rohit Garg, Group Head of Retail Products and Chief Digital Officer of Retail Banking and Wealth Management at Emirates NBD, said: “At Emirates NBD, we are focused on making everyday banking simpler and more intuitive for our customers. With Slice, we are enabling credit cardholders to instantly split their purchases into manageable instalments, giving them greater flexibility, control and transparency in how they spend and plan.”

About Network International

Network International is the Middle East and Africa’s leading fintech company. Our purpose is to help businesses and economies grow by simplifying payments and commerce. We serve a diverse ecosystem of banks, fintechs, telcos, merchants, governments, and public sector entities spanning 50+ countries – empowering our partners with innovative technology, value-added services, and deep expertise in payment systems and infrastructure. Our 3,000+ team strength on the ground works closely with 250+ financial institutions and 240,000+ merchants to deliver reliable, scalable, and future-ready payment and fintech solutions across the region.

About Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD (DFM: Emirates NBD) is a leading banking group in the MENATSA (Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye and South Asia) region with a presence in 13 countries, serving over 25 million active customers. As at 30th June 2026, total assets were AED 1.3 trillion, (equivalent to approx. USD 354 billion). The Group has operations in the UAE, Egypt, India, Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Russia and Bahrain and representative offices in China and Indonesia with a total of 1,425 branches and 4,948 ATMs / SDMs. Emirates NBD is the leading financial services brand in the UAE with a Brand value of USD 6.1 billion.  

Emirates NBD Group serves its customers (individuals, businesses, governments, and institutions) and helps them realise their financial objectives through a range of banking products and services including retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury, and brokerage operations. The Group is a key participant in the global digital banking industry with 97% of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of its branches. The Group also operates Liv, the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, with close to half a million users, it continues to be the fastest-growing bank in the region.

Emirates NBD demonstrates leadership in sustainability by becoming the first bank globally to publish an IFRS S1 and S2-aligned report along with assurance of financed emissions and through the landmark issuance of the world’s first Sustainability-Linked Financing Sukuk by Emirates Islamic of USD 500 million fully aligned with ICMA guidelines. Emirates NBD continues to engage and support communities through its pioneering exchanger volunteer programme which completed 10 years in 2025 with over 160,000 hours contributed to social causes for over 1.1 million beneficiaries.