Continuing to build its footprint as a leading global acquirer, global financial technology leader FIS^® has announced today its Worldpay merchant business will be expanding its payment processing capabilities into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year.

Worldpay has secured a category II payment services license that allows for card acquiring and disbursements. This new domestic license in the UAE will enable the company to offer its world-class payment services to both local companies with global ambitions, and rapidly growing enterprises looking to expand in the market. This comes on the back of its successful expansion into South Korea in 2022.

Our newest version of the Global Payments Report shows the e-commerce market in the UAE is projected to reach US$43 billion by 2026, with credit cards driving this growth, accounting for 41% of e-commerce transaction value in 2022. This makes it even more important for merchants to select the right payment partner for their business.

“The UAE presents fresh opportunities for global businesses and it’s an exciting time to be entering the market,” said Gabriel de Montessus, Head of Global Enterprise Merchant Solutions, FIS. “Our new domestic acquiring capability in the UAE will ensure seamless integration into the country for global merchants with a local presence, while local sellers will benefit from our leading geographic footprint, enabling them to expand globally. Our payments people have their fingers on the pulse of global payments trends. Their understanding of how local consumers prefer to pay will ensure merchants optimize their performance as they enter new markets and accelerate global commerce.”