PayPal, TerraPay Partner To Boost Real-time Digital Transfers Across Middle East And Africa

PayPal, a global digital payments and commerce platform, announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay, a leading global money movement company, to enable real-time fund transfers for PayPal customers across the Middle East and Africa.

The partnership aims to drive economic growth by making cross-border transactions faster, easy to use and more accessible by connecting banks, mobile wallets, and financial institutions.

PayPal, TerraPay join forces

Through secure PayPal account linking, TerraPay will serve as an enabler, allowing mobile wallet and bank users across the Middle East and Africa to seamlessly transfer funds to their PayPal accounts, the company said.

“The Middle East and Africa are at the forefront of the digital transformation, yet financial barriers still limit growth for many,” said Otto Williams, Senior Vice President, Regional Head and General Manager, Middle East and Africa, at PayPal.

“By partnering with TerraPay, we’re making it easier for businesses and individuals to make cross-border transactions, quickly, securely, and without friction. Together, we’re helping unlock economic opportunity and build a more connected, inclusive financial future for the Middle East and Africa region,” he said.

Ani Sane, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at TerraPay, said the company’s mission is to create a world where digital transactions are effortless, secure, and accessible to all.

“This partnership with PayPal marks a major milestone in expanding financial access across the Middle East and Africa, where our strong global infrastructure helps overcome the limitations of traditional banking,” Sane said.

Sane said with built-in interoperability, TerraPay connects various financial systems, from banks to mobile wallets, making it easier for businesses to scale and users to transact seamlessly on a global scale.

According to Mordor Intelligence, the MENA digital payments market, estimated at $251.34 billion in 2025, is expected to reach $422.56 billion by 2030.

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