American Express Middle East has announced an agreement with Ottu, a leading fintech company in the Middle East. The collaboration will provide American Express card members a seamless, quick and secure online shopping experience when they use their cards at thousands of Ottu’s online merchants.
This agreement is aligned with American Express Middle East’s commitment to increase the number of merchants that accept American Express and create opportunities for merchants to attract a broader customer base. For merchants, this agreement will facilitate the acceptance of American Express cards without the need for additional hardware or complicated integration processes. Moreover, it will enable them to attract business from a global base of card members.
American Express Middle East Merchant Business vice-president Graziela Martins commented: “We are delighted to sign an agreement with Ottu as part of our commitment to expand our merchant acceptance network and enable our card members to use their cards more and more for everyday spend. This agreement will enable new merchants to attract American Express card members from all around the world while providing them with a seamless and secure online shopping experience.”
Ottu chief executive Talal Alawadhi emphasised the value created for current and future American Express card members. He sees the agreement between Ottu and American Express Middle East as a significant step in empowering businesses to innovate and create new opportunities.