{"id":12905,"date":"2025-09-05T07:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T07:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fintechnews.ae\/?p=27560"},"modified":"2025-09-05T07:23:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T07:23:00","slug":"mastercard-partners-with-qlub-to-expand-hospitality-digital-payments-in-gcc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mena-fintech.org\/demo\/mastercard-partners-with-qlub-to-expand-hospitality-digital-payments-in-gcc\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastercard Partners with Qlub to Expand Hospitality Digital Payments in GCC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mastercard<\/a> has partnered with Qlub<\/a>, a fintech company operating in the hospitality sector, aimed at expanding digital and contactless payments across the GCC.<\/p>\n

The partnership is intended to support the adoption of technology-driven payment solutions in restaurants across the region.<\/p>\n

Under the agreement, Mastercard will provide its payment platforms and technologies to Qlub and will also make a minority investment in the company.<\/p>\n

Mastercard will process Qlub\u2019s card-not-present transactions via Mastercard Gateway in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain.<\/p>\n

Qlub joined Mastercard\u2019s Start Path, a startup engagement programme, in 2023, reflecting an ongoing relationship between the two companies.<\/p>\n

The collaboration seeks to combine Qlub\u2019s QR-based payment technology with Mastercard\u2019s global payments infrastructure to enhance the payments experience in the hospitality sector.<\/p>\n

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Gina Petersen-Skyrme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cBy combining Qlub\u2019s cutting-edge QR-based payment technology with Mastercard\u2019s global expertise, we\u2019re delivering simpler, faster, and more secure payment experiences for restaurants and consumers alike. More than an investment, this reflects our ongoing mission to support fintech innovators who redefine the way we live, work, and transact,\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

said Gina Petersen-Skyrme, Senior Vice President and Country Manager, UAE and Oman, Mastercard.<\/p>\n

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John Mady<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cOur collaboration with Mastercard is built on a shared vision of innovation and trust in payments. By combining Qlub\u2019s frictionless QR-based dining technology with Mastercard\u2019s global expertise and secure infrastructure, we\u2019re reimagining how guests and restaurants connect,\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

said John Mady, Managing Director, UAE, Qlub.<\/p>\n

Founded in 2021 and based in Dubai, Qlub provides QR code-based table payments across more than 3,000 restaurants and serves over three million users.<\/p>\n

The company employs around 300 people and operates in ten countries.<\/p>\n

Qlub recently closed a US$30 million funding<\/a> round to expand its smart dining experience internationally.<\/p>\n

The round was co-led by Shorooq and Cherry Ventures, with support from strategic partners including e&, Mubadala Investments and Legend Capital.<\/p>\n

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Featured image credit: Mastercard<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Mastercard has partnered with Qlub, a fintech company operating in the hospitality sector, aimed at expanding digital and contactless payments across the GCC. The partnership is intended to support the adoption of technology-driven payment solutions in restaurants across the region. Under the agreement, Mastercard will provide its payment platforms and technologies to Qlub and will […]<\/p>\n

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