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American Express Middle East expands its online merchant acceptance network through an agreement with Ottu

February 13 2024

American Express Middle East expands its online merchant acceptance network through an agreement with Ottu

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American Express Middle East has announced an agreement with Ottu, a leading fintech company in the Middle East. Through this collaboration, American Express Card Members will get a seamless, quick and secure online shopping experience when they use their cards at thousands of Ottu’s online merchants.

This agreement is aligned with American Express Middle East’s commitment to increase the number of merchants that accept American Express and create opportunities for merchants to attract a broader customer base.

For merchants, this agreement will streamline the payment solution by facilitating the acceptance of American Express Cards without the need for additional hardware or complicated integration processes. Moreover, it will enable them to attract consumers and business from a global base of American Express Card Members – from Middle East and all around the world.

Graziela Martins, Vice President Merchant Business of American Express Middle East, commented: “We are delighted to sign an agreement with Ottu as part of our commitment to expand our merchant acceptance network and enable our Card Members to use their cards more and more for everyday spend. This agreement will enable new merchants to attract American Express Card Members from all around the world while providing them with a seamless and secure online shopping experience.”

Talal Alawadhi, Ottu’s CEO, expressed satisfaction with the agreement, emphasizing the value created for current and future American Express Card Members. He sees the agreement between Ottu and American Express Middle East as a significant step in empowering businesses to innovate and create new opportunities.

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