Local payment methods in the Middle East

Learn about the payments landscape in the Middle East region.

Cards are becoming increasingly popular, with Visa and Mastercard dominating the landscape.

The most popular electronic payment method in Saudi Arabia is the local scheme mada.

The most popular electronic payment method in Qatar is the local scheme NAPS.

The most popular electronic payment method in Oman is the local scheme OmanNet.

The most popular electronic payment method in Kuwait is the local scheme KNET.

Cash is the dominant payment method in Egypt.

Benefit is the dominant card-based payment method in Bahrain.

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