HyperPay unveils HyperTap for secure contactless payments via smartphones in UAE
The new payment solution allows smartphones to serve as contactless point-of-sale (POS) terminals without the need for additional hardware.
HyperTap for UAE businesses
HyperTap offers seamless, cost-effective, and efficient transaction experiences for both customers and merchants, the company said.
Muhannad Ebwini, Founder and CEO of HyperPay, said in the current fintech landscape, businesses need flexible, affordable payment options that adapt to their evolving requirements.
'We are providing SMEs and business owners with innovative solutions such as HyperTap that streamline payment acceptance, promote digital adoption, and ensure customer convenience, while maintaining the highest security standards,' he said.
Certified by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a validated MPoC Solution (MPOC), HyperTap is protected by industry-leading encryption and security protocols that safeguard transactions, ensuring safe payments for both customers and businesses, the company said.
It also lowers costs associated with traditional payment hardware, making it an ideal choice for startups, mobile-centric or field-based SMEs.
HyperPay said its new mobile-based payment solution can now be utilised by businesses across the UAE, and the company has plans to expand to other markets such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
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