Beyond ONE launches FRiENDi Pay mobile wallet in Oman
Muscat – Beyond ONE, the digital services provider and global tech company, on Monday announced the launch of FRiENDi Pay, a licensed digital mobile wallet service that may transform how people in Oman makes payments and send money internationally.
Building on FRiENDi Mobile's established reputation serving more than 750,000 Oman users, FRiENDi Pay offers a comprehensive financial solution for all Oman residents and citizens seeking hassle-free money transfers.
The platform simplifies both international remittances and local transactions, allowing users to support family overseas or manage expenses with friends nearby, Beyond ONE said in a press release.
'With FRiENDi Pay, users can instantly send money to key destinations including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and the Philippines at competitive rates. The service also enables quick and convenient peer-to-peer transfers within Oman, utility bill payments, and wallet top-ups – all through an intuitive, multilingual interface,' the company said.
Tawfiq al Lawati, CEO of FRiENDi Pay Oman, said, 'At FRiENDi Pay, we're not just simplifying transactions – we're transforming the way people in Oman experience money. From international transfers to local bill payments and peer-to-peer exchanges, we've made every interaction seamless – even enabling transfers directly within a chat or with a shared photo, making each moment more personal and meaningful.
'What sets us apart is our belief that fintech should start with people – not features. We've built FRiENDi Pay to be a truly human-centric solution, shaped by the real needs and habits of our diverse communities. It's not just digital. It's designed to feel natural, inclusive, and emotionally connected.'
'And this is only the beginning. Our journey is guided by a bold roadmap focused on bringing the most relevant, impactful financial innovations to Oman – always with the user at the center,' he added.
The introduction of fintech services to Beyond ONE's digital platform for FRiENDi Mobile is part of the organization's broader mission to enhance, simplify and widen the worlds of its customers, wherever they are.
FRiENDi Pay's core features include instant wallet top-up, international money transfers at competitive rates, peer-to-peer transfers, bill payments, and multi-language support. The platform ensures security through advanced encryption and full compliance with Oman's financial regulations.
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