19 May 2013
Amman - As part of its ongoing efforts to expand its merchant network and deliver its premium payment services to leading companies across the Kingdom, Middle East Payment Services (MEPS) - the region's leading payment services company licensed by MasterCard - signed an agreement with Umniah. This agreement is one of a series of agreements that MEPS has signed to facilitate and enhance its merchants' operations.

Through the installation of point-of-sale (POS) devices at Umniah's various branches and showrooms across Jordan, Umniah customers will have access to secure, convenient and user-friendly MasterCard acceptance services. MEPS will also provide Umniah with around-the-clock technical support, card authorization and ongoing monitoring security services.

Commenting on this new partnership, MEPS Chairman, Dr. Abdel Malek Jaber, said, "Customers today are on the look-out for secure payment services for their cashless transactions, and we believe that it is our responsibility to provide them with a safe and efficient card payment experience. We are proud to have signed this agreement, and we hope to extend additional payment services and solutions to Umniah in the near future."

In turn, CEO of Umniah, Ihab Hinnawi, said, "We are continuously working to provide our customers with added value across all of our touch points, and we believe that delivering premium and secure card payment services will add value to their overall experience at Umniah. MEPS' proven track record positions them as the ideal partner of choice for Umniah, and we are confident that this agreement will mark the beginning of a successful partnership for all involved parties."

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About MEPS
MEPS is a leading MasterCard-licensed acquirer, issuer and processor operating in both Jordan and the Middle East. MEPS intends to develop a highly varied lineup of services that meets the growing demand for streamlined payment solutions throughout the region.
www.mepspay.com

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