OSLO, NORWAY and AMMAN, JORDAN - 24 JUNE 2021 -?Biometric fintech
company Zwipe and Network International Services Limited Jordan PSC (NI) have
decided to collaborate to address the growing demand for biometric payment
solutions in the Levant region.
The Network International Group is the leading enabler of digital commerce
across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). It provides a robust suite of payment
products and services that are on the cutting-edge of technology development. In
2020, Network processed over 750 million payment transactions for more than 200
financial institutions, 80,000 merchants and over 16 million cards.
Speaking on the collaboration, Amjad Al-Sadeq, Regional President -
Levant at Network International Services Limited Jordan PSC, said: "COVID-19 has
accelerated a mega-shift in our region towards more secure and
hygienic payments. We are confident that our issuer clients and consumers will
embrace biometric payment cards as they provide an excellent check-out
experience with much higher security. Zwipe Pay ONE cards will enrich our
payment portfolio and further reinforce our innovation leadership."
Zwipe will provide Network International with technical support and services for
the implementation of Zwipe Pay ONE biometric cards including deliveries to the
issuers. The Zwipe Pay ONE-powered cards will be delivered by one of Zwipe's
certified smart card manufacturers in the region.
"The Levant is a key growth market for Zwipe in the Middle East and
Africa (MEA) region. Network International is the largest player in this vast
region, and their strong relations with many prominent banks across the Middle
East and Africa will be a significant complement to Zwipe's technology
leadership. We are honored to work with Network International to accelerate the
deployment of biometric payment cards," said Ramzi Saboury, General Manager for
Zwipe in the MENA region.
For further information please contact: André Løvestam, CEO, +47 991 66
135 info@zwipe.com
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About Network International
Network International comprises of a group of companies and is the leading
enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region,
providing a full suite of technology-enabled payments solutions to merchants and
financial institutions of all types and sizes, including acquiring and
processing services and a comprehensive ever-evolving range of value-added
services.
Network International Holdings Plc is the holding company for Network
International and the group companies.
About Zwipe
Zwipe is pioneering the next generation contactless payments experience,
providing biometric payment cards components and wearables technology that
enable consumers to authorize transactions with their fingerprints without
compromising their privacy. Together with an ecosystem of partners including
global brands within digital security and financial services, Zwipe is "Making
Convenience Safe and Secure" for banks, merchants and consumers. Zwipe's
solutions address the hygiene and data theft pitfalls inherent in traditional
authentication methods. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with a global presence,
Zwipe is leading the next great shift in payments from contactless to contact
free. To learn more, visit www.zwipe.com