PayTabs acquires TAPn’GO, a UAE-based contactless payment platform, to integrate smartphone-based payment capabilities into its Super App offering across the Middle East and North Africa region. The transaction, announced on April 14, 2026, marks a significant expansion of PayTabs’ payment infrastructure for merchants operating in retail, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, and regulated donation platforms.
Under the acquisition terms, TAPn’GO becomes part of PayTabs Super App, enabling faster real-time contactless checkouts for businesses across MENA. The integrated solution supports in-store and digital payment environments, helping merchants reduce operational inefficiencies and streamline customer transactions. PayTabs said the acquisition strengthens its position as a regional distribution hub connecting merchant experiences across online, in-store, web, and mobile channels.
Key Features of TAPn’GO Integration
The TAPn’GO platform offers several features designed to simplify payment processing. Bill splitting functionality allows customers to divide costs directly through their smartphones without complex calculations or separate billing requests. A tipping feature enables contactless additions to payments, while paperless receipts align with sustainability goals and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
The platform also includes a reviews component that encourages customers to share positive experiences on social media and review platforms, helping restaurants and cafes enhance brand reputation and customer engagement. These features address common operational challenges in hospitality and retail sectors, reducing wait times and improving staff efficiency.
Market Opportunity and Adoption
Contactless payments in MENA are growing at approximately 25% annually, with real-time transactions expected to reach 3 billion by 2028, according to market data cited in the announcement. More than 20,000 businesses across the region have begun preparing to adopt the integrated solution, indicating strong market demand for unified payment platforms.
The acquisition enables PayTabs to offer a fully integrated, point-of-sale synchronized solution with built-in loyalty and value-added services across more than thirty industries. The company said the solution improves operational efficiency and customer engagement by consolidating fragmented payment experiences into a single merchant platform.
PayTabs Acquires TAPn’GO to Strengthen Regional Position
Abdulaziz Al Jouf, CEO and founder of PayTabs Group, said the acquisition strengthens the company’s position as a regional distribution hub. “This acquisition strengthens our position as a regional distribution hub, connecting business and consumers through a flawless and integrated payment experience, across industries, in real time,” Al Jouf stated. He added that the move supports regional economic growth while advancing financial inclusion.
Cyrille Picard, founder of TAPn’GO, said the acquisition represents a significant development for the region. “With this versatile and dynamic move TAPn’GO as a PayTabs Group’s proprietary technology will contribute significantly to the region’s ongoing digital disruption, a win-win for all stakeholders involved,” Picard stated in Dubai.
About PayTabs and Future Outlook
PayTabs, founded in 2014 by Saudi entrepreneur Abdulaziz Al Jouf, operates as a payments infrastructure company providing solutions across multiple currencies and markets. The company processes transactions for B2B payment solutions, including digital invoicing, QR code payments, social media payments, point-of-sale systems, and switching platforms. In October 2024, PayTabs became the first Arab company recognized as a top 100 global fintech company by a major industry ranking.
The company’s AI-powered orchestration platform allows businesses to customize payment solutions and operate as independent payment platforms using ready-made, compliant technology. PayTabs maintains dedicated offices in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, and Kuwait. The acquisition of TAPn’GO positions the company to capture growing demand for fintech solutions in the region as merchants increasingly adopt mobile payment technologies and seek unified payment platforms to reduce operational complexity.
