Mastercard has announced a series of strategic collaborations in both Saudi Arabia and Jordan as part of a broader initiative to advance digital payment infrastructure, foster financial inclusion and support economic transformation across the Middle East.

In Saudi Arabia, the company has deployed a world-class technology infrastructure under the Mastercard Gateway platform, reinforcing its commitment to empowering the Kingdom’s digital commerce ecosystem in line with Vision 2030. The local Gateway establishment, developed with the support of the Saudi Central Bank and Saudi Payments, enhances the processing of seamless digital transactions and expands access to a diverse suite of payment methods for merchants and consumers.

This deployment strengthens the Kingdom’s financial services sector by enabling more than 30 payment types and supporting hundreds of thousands of acceptance points with robust risk management and secure processing capabilities.

In parallel, Mastercard is deepening its engagement in Jordan’s evolving digital economy through multiple collaborations aimed at digitising payments and improving payment experiences for businesses and consumers.

The company is working with the Central Bank of Jordan to develop a comprehensive blueprint for national payment digitisation that addresses high cash usage and promotes broader acceptance of digital methods, laying the groundwork for a more connected and efficient financial ecosystem.

This partnership aligns with Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision and the National Strategy for e-Payments, with initiatives expected later this year to support digital adoption and greater financial inclusion.

Additionally, Mastercard’s technology platform is being integrated by regional payment service providers in Jordan, such as Middle East Payment Services (MEPS), to offer advanced online checkout options like Click to Pay.

This integration enhances e-commerce capabilities with password-free, secure payment experiences that simplify transactions for merchants and consumers alike, while supporting the expansion of cross-border financial services.

Collectively, these developments reflect Mastercard’s strategy to leverage its global expertise and technology to bolster digital payment ecosystems in key Middle Eastern markets.

By aligning with national priorities around economic modernisation, digital transformation and financial inclusion, the company aims to support inclusive growth, encourage innovation within fintech, and strengthen the infrastructure that underpins modern commerce across the region.