Riyadh-based PayTabs Group has acquired 100% of UAE-based contactless payments platform TAPn’GO, integrating its technology directly into the company’s Super App — a unified commerce platform designed for merchants across the MENA region. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The acquisition brings TAPn’GO’s smartphone-based contactless payment capabilities into PayTabs’ ecosystem, enabling merchants to accept payments seamlessly across physical, on-site, and digital environments. The solution includes features such as bill splitting, tipping, QR-code ordering, and paperless receipts — all synchronized with point-of-sale systems.
Already live in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the technology is integrated with POS providers including Symphony, Quadranet, Watermelon, and Syrve. Following the acquisition, more than 20,000 businesses across sectors such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, and donation platforms are expected to adopt the solution without requiring additional integrations.
“This acquisition strengthens our position as a regional distribution hub, connecting businesses and consumers through a seamless, real-time payment experience,” said Abdulaziz Al Jouf, Founder and CEO of PayTabs Group. “It supports the growth of regional economies while advancing financial inclusion and enabling smarter, more connected transactions.”
From Dubai, TAPn’GO founder Cyrille Picard described the deal as a “gamechanger” for the region, noting that the integration into PayTabs’ infrastructure will accelerate digital transformation across industries.
The move comes amid rapid growth in contactless and real-time payments across MENA. Regional real-time transactions are projected to reach 3 billion by 2028, with contactless payments expanding at an estimated annual rate of 25%.
The acquisition also continues PayTabs’ broader M&A strategy. In 2022, the company acquired Saudi POS firm Digital Pay and Turkey’s social commerce platform Paymes. With TAPn’GO now added to its portfolio, PayTabs moves closer to building a fully integrated, end-to-end commerce stack for merchants operating across the region.
Source: Laffaz
