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Gain access to enterprise-grade tools designed to streamline your day-to-day financial operations and transactions, tailored for banks, fintechs, businesses and consumers.

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Benefits of our products and services

Our innovative financial solutions deliver a range of benefits for banks and businesses to ensure success for all partners.

01In-store, on-the-go and eShop payments

Simplify your business operations, reach more customers, increase sales, and reduce costs with a comprehensive set of secure and easy to use payments acceptance solutions by AFS.

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02Card issuing and processing

Our issuing and processing platforms are designed to be modular, scalable, and flexible, allowing us to craft customized solutions for every payment use case to best serve your business needs.

03Digital wallet

Our BPay wallet app is the first-choice digital payments, commerce and financial services app offering instant, global and local payment solutions that all consumers and businesses can use to serve their everyday needs. The digital wallet solution can be white labeled to cater to your business needs.

04Fraud and risk management services

Our proactive and market-leading fraud prevention technology solutions ensure your payments business stays safe and secure.

05Open Banking hub

Unlock the potential of financial data sharing with secure, compliant Open Banking APIs that accelerate innovation and enhance customer experiences.

06Value added services

AFS introduces the latest value-added services and state-of-the-art security features to revolutionize your payments, stay safe and secure while driving seamless integration and cardholder engagement.

Our solutions

Unlock financial opportunities for growth and global expansion, accessible to banks and businesses of any size.

For Banks

Gain access to AFS's issuing processing and payments platform and cutting-edge end-to-end card payment system.

  • Card solutions
  • Support services
  • Value added services

All Solutions

Unsure which solution best fits your business needs? Dive into our comprehensive range of financial tools and services, to empower your business success.

For Businesses

Boost growth and efficiency with all-in-one merchant services, POS terminals, and custom payment solutions tailored to your business needs.

  • POS Terminals
  • Online payments
  • SoftPOS solutions

About us

Regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain and licensed by the Central Bank of Egypt and the Central Bank of UAE, AFS is owned by a total of 36 banks and financial institutions and serves over 60 bank clients in more than 20 countries across the Middle East and Africa region.

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Leveraging the power of digital payments

Discover how we are revolutionizing the financial and payments sector through our relentless commitment to harnessing the potential of digital payments.

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Years of experience

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"Having met with the team at AFS we have no doubt that we made the right decision to change our service provider. Their communication and customer service are exemplary, and we look forward to growing this professional relationship moving forward.

Daniel McRae

Manager - British Club

"Team AFS has supported us wholeheartedly and we greatly appreciate this. Their focus on customer value and business-boosting creative solutions are why we are so happy with their service. We look forward to using more AFS payment solutions going forward.

Ajith Johney Mani

Finance Manager - Green Bar Cafe

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Latest news & announcements

Arab Financial Services (AFS) and Libyan Islamic Bank Partner to Advance Libya’s Digital Payments Infrastructure

Partnership

May 18, 2026

2 min read

Arab Financial Services (AFS) and Libyan Islamic Bank Partner to Advance Libya’s Digital Payments Infrastructure

Arab Financial Services (AFS), the Middle East and Africa’s leading digital payments and fintech enabler, has announced a strategic partnership with Libyan Islamic Bank (LIB) to accelerate the modernization of Libya’s payment landscape through advanced card issuance, processing, and digital infrastructure solutions.Through this collaboration, Libyan Islamic Bank will leverage AFS’s advanced Visa card issuance and processing capabilities to deliver faster, more seamless onboarding and improved customer experiences. The partnership also incorporates AFS’s enhanced security framework, featuring tokenization and encryption technologies to safeguard transactions and customer data across all digital channels. In addition, AFS will support Libyan Islamic Bank in building a scalable infrastructure designed for agility, innovation, and future growth, paving the way for the rapid introduction of next-generation payment solutions in the Libyan market.“Seeing this strategy move from a blueprint into reality is a proud moment for our partnership. By leveraging AFS’s digital framework, Libyan Islamic Bank is optimizing its operations to deliver the fast, intuitive experiences its customers expect. This is a milestone for the future of Libyan finance, and AFS is honored to support it.” said AFS Group CEO Dr. Samer Soliman.“As Libya advances toward a more connected and cashless economy, our partnership with AFS enables us to deliver secure, efficient, and innovative card services that meet international standards,” said Libyan Islamic Bank General Manager ADEL KSHAD “By modernizing our payment infrastructure and embracing new technologies, we are equipping our customers with faster, safer, and more convenient ways to bank, while supporting the nation’s broader digital transformation and economic development goals.”This partnership builds upon AFS’s expanding presence in North Africa and aligns with the company’s strategic efforts to strengthen regional connectivity, promote innovation, and foster financial inclusion across emerging markets. It also complements AFS’s broader mission to empower institutions with modern payment infrastructure and accelerate the region’s transition toward a cashless, digital economy.

Partnership

Jan 15, 2026

2 min read

Comera Pay, the Digital Payments Arm of Comera Financial Holdings, a subsidiary of the Royal Group, Launches Merchant Acquiring Payment Solutions in the UAE with AFS as Processing Partner.

Comera Pay, the digital payments division of Comera Financial Holdings, a subsidiary of Royal Group, has officially launched its payment solution in the UAE, in collaboration with Arab Financial Services (AFS). This collaboration aims to empower businesses across the country with modern, secure, and scalable payment acceptance tools.The newly launched solution is tailored for businesses of all sizes, from small retailers to large enterprises. It supports a wide range of payment methods including chip and PIN, contactless cards, payment gateway service, mobile wallets, and QR payments. The solution also integrates key operational features such as real-time transaction tracking, daily settlement summaries, and seamless reconciliation making it a complete business enablement tool, not just a payment device.This initiative reinforces Comera Pay’s commitment to simplifying finance through technology. Known for its digital wallet, remittance services, and growing suite of financial offerings, Comera Pay is now extending its reach into merchant services enabling business owners to accept payments more efficiently while enhancing customer experience at the point of sale.Akhtar Saeed Hashmi, Managing Director & Group CEO of Comera Financial Holdings, stated: “This launch marks a new chapter in our journey to build a fully connected financial ecosystem. Our payment solution is designed to serve the evolving needs of businesses in today’s digital-first marketplace, with simplicity, speed, and security at its core.”AFS CEO, Samer Soliman, said: “I am excited about this partnership, which is the perfect match of Comera Pay’s fresh thinking and AFS’s established reach. Agility only truly works when you have the scale to back it up., and by bringing our organisations together, we’re giving our clients a real edge with faster, borderless connectivity across the region.”With AFS it ensures enterprise-grade infrastructure and regulatory compliance, backed by decades of experience in merchant acquiring and digital payment innovation across the MENA region. Together, the two companies are setting a new standard for digital payment acceptance in the UAE.This rollout is part of a broader strategic vision to offer integrated financial services that include payments, SME lending, supply chain finance, and value-added merchant solutions. Backed by the strength and trust of Royal Group, Comera Pay is uniquely positioned to scale across the region with both credibility and innovation.The launch of the payment process solution is the first step in a larger roadmap that includes loyalty integrations, merchant credit lines, and full-service business support all within one seamless digital platform.

Announcement

Jan 05, 2025

2 min read

AFS Launches SoftPOS (Tap-to-Phone) Solution Across Egypt Following CBE License

Arab Financial Services (AFS), A premier digital payment and fintech solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, is pleased to announce that its Egyptian subsidiary has received a SoftPOS license from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). This regulatory approval has enabled the company to launch the service nationwide, making AFS Egypt one of the first in the country to bring a fully licensed SoftPOS solution to market.The AFS SoftPOS solution transforms any NFC-enabled smartphone into a secure, fully functional payment terminal, eliminating the need for expensive hardware. It offers businesses a quick, cost-effective, and highly scalable way to accept payments. By supporting all contactless cards, it is the ideal tool to meet the growing demands of Egypt's digital economy.“Going live with SoftPOS in Egypt is a transformative milestone for AFS and the Egyptian market,” said Samer Soliman, CEO of AFS. “This fully licensed solution allows us to instantly turn any NFC-enabled Android smartphone into a secure payment terminal, eliminating hardware costs and making digital acceptance accessible to businesses of all sizes. We view this launch as the foundation, and our immediate plan is to continuously expand its feature set and introduce innovative use cases that will further accelerate financial inclusion and power a digitally empowered economy”.The launch aligns directly with Egypt's remarkable growth in mobile payment adoption. AFS’s solution makes it easier than ever for businesses to accept payments, simplifying digital commerce and building a more accessible and inclusive financial landscape for all.

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