Emirates NBD taps iPiD for confirmation of payee
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has announced its partnership with iPiD, a global Know Your Payee (KYP) validation provider.
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The collaboration will enable Emirates NBD to provide real-time beneficiary validation for cross-border payments. With this solution, customers can verify payee names, IBANs and account numbers in real time, before a payment is made. This will help reduce fraud, prevent transaction failures due to inaccurate details and boost efficiency.
By integrating iPiD's solution, Emirates NBD strengthens its fraud prevention strategy while laying the groundwork for scalable payee verification across global markets. This collaboration underscores Emirates NBD's leadership in embracing innovative and advanced technologies to offer a safer banking experience.
Anith Daniel, Group Head of Transaction Banking Services at Emirates NBD, said: 'At Emirates NBD we are committed to delivering an exceptional digital experience for our customers, underpinned by robust security and trust. Our partnership with iPiD - bringing global payee verification capabilities to enhance cross-border payments- reinforces this commitment. Together, we are ensuring safer, more efficient digital payments for our customers, domestically or across borders.'
Damien Dagauquier, CEO & Co-founder at iPiD, said: 'Our partnership with Emirates NBD marks a significant milestone in our mission to make global payments simpler and safer for everyone. With our advanced API and validation capabilities, we are empowering institutions like Emirates NBD to proactively combat fraud and deliver seamless payment experiences.'
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