Checkout.com inks payments deal with Middle East, Africa and Asia, shopping mall, retail and leisure firm Majid Al Futtaim

Majid Al Futtaim, a shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure specialist across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has announced a new partnership with PayTech big hitter Checkout.com.

Under the agreement, more than 15 million customers who visit Majid Al Futtaim online each month, will now experience a one-click checkout experience across the company’s offerings.

The tie up will provide Majid Al Futtaim’s customers with one payment platform to access its fashion, home, specialty retail and beauty partner brands, including lululemon, LEGO, Crate and Barrel, Shiseido, with 20 digital platforms across the GCC as well as its cinema and leisure and entertainment businesses and its grocery retail stores operating under the Carrefour franchise in 14 different markets.

Ahmed Galal Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of Majid Al Futtaim – Holding, says: “Majid Al Futtaim is a business centred around providing everyday great moments to our customers, partners and community members.”

“At every touch point we strive to offer a truly memorable experience, which is why safeguarding our business networks and customer data is paramount to our operations and essential to a memorable experience.”

“Partnering with Checkout.com will help to ensure our customers have a seamless, secure way to transact across all of our businesses, anywhere in the world.” 

Guillaume Pousaz, Founder and CEO at Checkout.com, says: “We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Majid Al Futtaim, the leader in the retail and lifestyle sector, to boost conversion rates and enhance payments performance.”

“This collaboration highlights our commitment to continuously find innovative ways to add value for our merchants.” 

“This partnership will provide Majid Al Futtaim and its customers an improved shopping experience, with seamless and innovative payment solutions.”

“Together with the Majid Al Futtaim team, we will redefine the e-commerce landscape in the Middle East and Africa, setting new standards for convenience and reliability in the digital economy.”