Latest news with #AaniInstantPayments
Al Bawaba
4 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Mashreq Becomes the First Bank in the UAE to Offer Aani Instant Payments for SMEs via Mashreq Biz App — Enabling Faster, Safer, and Simpler Collections
Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the launch of Aani Instant Payments, a new solution enabling SME businesses to collect payments from their customers instantly, securely, and seamlessly with no IBAN new Aani Instant Payments solution allows Mashreq's SME customers to generate a link or QR code through Mashreq Biz app that can then be shared with their own customers. This enables the collection of payments in seconds without any bank details to be provided. This solution offers a new level of efficiency in transactions, improves cashflows for SMEs, and allows them to offer a wider choice of payment methods to their customers, thus improving their Chalisgaonkar, Head of Business Banking and NEO BIZ at Mashreq, said: 'We are proud to be the first bank in UAE to offer Aani Instant Payments to SMEs. This solution demonstrates our commitment to help our Business Banking and NEO BIZ clients improve their cashflows through innovative banking solutions. With this new feature, SME customers can collect money faster, and their retail consumers also enjoy a far simpler and instant way of making payment for their purchases.'The Aani Instant Payments solution is integrated into the Mashreq Biz app, designed to allow SME customers access to a wide range of essential services via a unified platform. The addition of the new Aani Instant Payments feature simplifies collection options and empowers merchants to better serve their own consumers by providing a convenient, secure, and cost-free payment solution. Andrew McCormack, Chief Operating Officer at Al Etihad Payments, said: 'We are delighted to onboard Mashreq as a provider of the innovative Aani Instant Payment solution - bringing intuitive, secure, and inclusive digital payments to small-scale merchants and their customers. As demand for seamless, real-time payments continues to rise, Aani offers SMEs a powerful way to transact with greater ease and agility. By removing traditional barriers and enabling instant acceptance, Aani is not only enhancing business efficiency but is advancing financial inclusion and supporting the UAE's broader vision of a cashless, digitally empowered economy.' To collect payments – which can be requested from anyone enrolled with Aani in the UAE – Mashreq SME customers need simply log into the app, tap 'Pay' and then 'Collect Money', and a payment link or QR code will be generated. This code or link can then be shared with the merchant's own client, permitting a secure, seamless method of Taneja, Head of Payments & Consumer Lending at Mashreq, said: 'With the launch of Aani Instant Payments on the Mashreq Biz app, we are reinforcing our commitment to delivering seamless, real-time payment solutions that simplify the way businesses collect funds. This first-of-its-kind solution reflects Mashreq's vision to empower SMEs with advanced digital tools that enhance operational efficiency and accelerate their growth in today's digital economy.' The launch of Aani payments for SME business customers aligns with Mashreq's ambition of being the region's most progressive challenger bank, enabling innovative solutions for all its customers, and supports the UAE's National Payment Systems Strategy, which aims to increase interoperability between payment systems and reinforce the country's position as a global financial hub.
Fintech News ME
4 days ago
- Business
- Fintech News ME
Mashreq Rolls Out Aani Instant Payments for SMEs in the UAE
Mashreq has introduced Aani Instant Payments, a new feature designed to allow SMEs to collect payments from their customers instantly and securely, without requiring an IBAN. The Aani Instant Payments feature enables Mashreq's SME clients to generate a link or QR code via the Mashreq Biz app, which can then be shared with their customers. This allows payments to be made within seconds, without the need to exchange bank account details. The solution is expected to improve cash flow management for SMEs and provide customers with additional payment options. Rajeev Chalisgaonkar, Head of Business Banking and NEO BIZ at Mashreq, said: 'This solution demonstrates our commitment to help our Business Banking and NEO BIZ clients improve their cashflows through innovative banking solutions. With this new feature, SME customers can collect money faster, and their retail consumers also enjoy a far simpler and instant way of making payment for their purchases.' The Aani Instant Payments feature is integrated into the Mashreq Biz app, which provides SMEs access to a range of essential financial services on a single platform. The new addition simplifies the payment collection process and offers a secure, convenient option at no cost to the merchant. Andrew McCormack, Chief Operating Officer at Al Etihad Payments, commented: 'As demand for seamless, real-time payments continues to rise, Aani offers SMEs a powerful way to transact with greater ease and agility. By removing traditional barriers and enabling instant acceptance, Aani is not only enhancing business efficiency but is advancing financial inclusion and supporting the UAE's broader vision of a cashless, digitally empowered economy.' To request a payment, Mashreq SME clients log into the app, select 'Pay' followed by 'Collect Money', and a payment link or QR code is created. This can then be sent to the customer, offering a quick and secure method of completing transactions.
Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Mashreq fecomes the first bank in the UAE to offer Aani instant payments for SMEs via Mashreq Biz app
Dubai, UAE: Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the launch of Aani Instant Payments, a new solution enabling SME businesses to collect payments from their customers instantly, securely, and seamlessly with no IBAN required. The new Aani Instant Payments solution allows Mashreq's SME customers to generate a link or QR code through Mashreq Biz app that can then be shared with their own customers. This enables the collection of payments in seconds without any bank details to be provided. This solution offers a new level of efficiency in transactions, improves cashflows for SMEs, and allows them to offer a wider choice of payment methods to their customers, thus improving their sales. Rajeev Chalisgaonkar, Head of Business Banking and NEO BIZ at Mashreq, said: 'We are proud to be the first bank in UAE to offer Aani Instant Payments to SMEs. This solution demonstrates our commitment to help our Business Banking and NEO BIZ clients improve their cashflows through innovative banking solutions. With this new feature, SME customers can collect money faster, and their retail consumers also enjoy a far simpler and instant way of making payment for their purchases' The Aani Instant Payments solution is integrated into the Mashreq Biz app, designed to allow SME customers access to a wide range of essential services via a unified platform. The addition of the new Aani Instant Payments feature simplifies collection options and empowers merchants to better serve their own consumers by providing a convenient, secure, and cost-free payment solution. Andrew McCormack, Chief Operating Officer at Al Etihad Payments, said: 'We are delighted to onboard Mashreq as a provider of the innovative Aani Instant Payment solution - bringing intuitive, secure, and inclusive digital payments to small-scale merchants and their customers. As demand for seamless, real-time payments continues to rise, Aani offers SMEs a powerful way to transact with greater ease and agility. By removing traditional barriers and enabling instant acceptance, Aani is not only enhancing business efficiency but is advancing financial inclusion and supporting the UAE's broader vision of a cashless, digitally empowered economy.' To collect payments – which can be requested from anyone enrolled with Aani in the UAE – Mashreq SME customers need simply log into the app, tap 'Pay' and then 'Collect Money', and a payment link or QR code will be generated. This code or link can then be shared with the merchant's own client, permitting a secure, seamless method of payment. Kartik Taneja, Head of Payments & Consumer Lending at Mashreq, said: 'With the launch of Aani Instant Payments on the Mashreq Biz app, we are reinforcing our commitment to delivering seamless, real-time payment solutions that simplify the way businesses collect funds. This first-of-its-kind solution reflects Mashreq's vision to empower SMEs with advanced digital tools that enhance operational efficiency and accelerate their growth in today's digital economy.' The launch of Aani payments for SME business customers aligns with Mashreq's ambition of being the region's most progressive challenger bank, enabling innovative solutions for all its customers, and supports the UAE's National Payment Systems Strategy, which aims to increase interoperability between payment systems and reinforce the country's position as a global financial hub. About Mashreq: Mashreq is more than half a century old, yet proudly thinks like a challenger, startup, and innovator. Mashreq has pioneered key innovations and developments in banking, starting with entry-level digital-first customers all the way to powering some of the region's most prominent corporations and wealth accounts. The bank's mandate is to help customers find their way to Rise Every Day, partnering through the highs and lows to help them achieve their goals and unlock their vision of success. Reassuringly present in major financial centres of the world, Mashreq's home and global HQ remains in the Middle East, offering services whenever and wherever opportunity takes its customers. Mashreq has been recognized as the fastest-growing Middle East brand, by Banking 500 rankings for 2024 by Brand Finance. Find your way to Rise Every Day at:
