tpay Releases White Paper on Unlocking Business Opportunities With New Digital Payments
In a world where digital consumption is booming and 33% of the global population shops online, the race is on to deliver fast, seamless, and inclusive payment options.
With global e-commerce spending surpassing $6.8 trillion in 2024 and projected to reach $10.8 trillion by 2030, businesses can't afford to overlook alternative payment methods. Embracing a mobile-first, cashless, and borderless approach is now the new standard for businesses.
This white paper dives into:
Backed by powerful statistics and real-world examples, including tpay's collaborations with Tencent and Vodafone, this white paper offers a clear guide to the trends shaping the future of digital commerce across META.
Download the full white paper now! Unlocking Business Opportunities With New Digital Payments
About tpay
We serve as the connector, bringing the unconnected into the digital world.
We aim to connect the entire Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, and make the digital world accessible to all by being the most reliable facilitator for digital micropayments in the region.
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The world's tech brands: Google, Huawei, MBC, Tencent, Anghami, beIN, and others trust TPAY.
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