{"id":33537,"date":"2024-09-30T14:46:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T11:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/?p=33537"},"modified":"2024-09-30T16:16:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T13:16:20","slug":"valu-announces-strategic-partnership-with-ship-blu-and-paytabs-egypt-to-provide-innovative-payment-solutions-for-e-commerce-in-egypt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/2024\/09\/valu-announces-strategic-partnership-with-ship-blu-and-paytabs-egypt-to-provide-innovative-payment-solutions-for-e-commerce-in-egypt\/","title":{"rendered":"ValU Announces Strategic Partnership with Ship Blu and PayTabs Egypt to Provide Innovative Payment Solutions for E-Commerce in Egypt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valu.com.eg\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ValU<\/a>, the leading financial technology platform in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced a new collaboration agreement with <a href=\"https:\/\/shipblu.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ship Blu<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/site.paytabs.com\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PayTabs<\/strong><\/a> Egypt, aimed at creating a significant shift in payment solutions for e-commerce purchases in Egypt. This partnership will enable customers to pay for their purchases delivered by <strong>Ship Blu<\/strong> using their ValU account balance through the <strong>myBlu<\/strong> app, even if the online store is outside ValU\u2019s network of merchants. <strong>PayTabs<\/strong> Egypt will provide secure payment processing technology, enabling the cash-on-delivery (PoD) feature through the app.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This partnership seeks to support e-commerce platforms&#8217; merchants and customers by offering innovative digital payment solutions that contribute to the transition towards a cashless society. Through this agreement, ValU customers will be able to use their balance to pay for their purchases via the <strong>myBlu<\/strong> app, simplifying the payment process. Currently, the app supports multiple payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, e-wallets, QR codes, and financing options provided by ValU.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Officials\u2019 Comments on the Partnership<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Moutaz Lotfi, Head of Business Development and Partnerships at ValU, commented, &#8220;Signing the collaboration agreement with <strong>Ship Blu<\/strong> and <strong>PayTabs<\/strong> Egypt is a significant step in ValU&#8217;s strategy to provide flexible financial solutions to customers. This partnership will enhance ValU\u2019s ability to bridge the gap between traditional cash payment methods and digital payments, offering a seamless and efficient financial experience for all customers by enabling them to pay in installments upon receiving their orders through <strong>Ship Blu<\/strong>.&#8221; Lotfi also pointed out that ValU is committed to ongoing innovation and supporting the digital economy by signing similar strategic partnerships to drive the transition towards a cashless society.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In the same context, Ali Nasser, co-founder and CEO of <strong>Ship Blu<\/strong>, stated that this partnership reflects the rapid shift from &#8220;cash-on-delivery&#8221; (CoD) to &#8220;payment-on-delivery&#8221; (PoD), a transition in line with the Egyptian economy&#8217;s shift towards a digital economy. Nasser added that <strong>Ship Blu<\/strong> is leading this transformation through the <strong>myBlu<\/strong> app, which offers integrated payment solutions to enhance customers&#8217; shopping experience and improve e-commerce processes. He highlighted that the infrastructure developed by <strong>Ship Blu<\/strong> empowers merchants and businesses to expand their customer base by providing multiple payment solutions.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Haitham Morsi, Regional Director of Commercial Transactions at <strong>PayTabs<\/strong> Egypt, expressed his pleasure in strengthening ties with ValU to offer a flexible and easy-to-use payment gateway for <strong>Ship Blu<\/strong> customers. Morsi emphasized that this collaboration will enable customers to benefit from ValU\u2019s innovative financial solutions, supporting the digital transformation and increasing reliance on modern financial technologies in the Egyptian market.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>The Importance of the Partnership and its Role in Advancing Digital Transformation<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This partnership comes at a time when the need for advanced payment solutions is increasing to support the transition to a digital, cashless society. Through this collaboration, <strong>Ship Blu<\/strong> offers e-commerce merchants who do not have their own digital payment platforms a comprehensive digital payment solution. The <strong>myBlu<\/strong> app allows customers to choose their preferred payment method, whether using credit cards, debit cards, e-wallets, or ValU financing options, enhancing the digital shopping experience and supporting the transition to a cashless economy.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>About ValU<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">ValU is one of the leading financial technology platforms in the Middle East and North Africa, offering a wide range of innovative financial solutions for individuals and businesses. Among its services, ValU offers \u201cBuy Now, Pay Later\u201d (BNPL) services through its platform \u201cU\u201d, providing customers with flexible installment plans of up to 60 months for purchasing home appliances, electronics, furniture, home finishing, solar energy solutions, travel, fashion, education, healthcare, and more. The company also offers investment services, cash loans, and savings programs through its unique products such as \u201cAZ Valu\u201d, \u201cEFG Hermes ONE\u201d, and \u201cShaqlabaz\u201d, in addition to high-value product financing programs like \u201cUlter\u201d and \u201cFlip\u201d.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">ValU continues to innovate by recently launching its exclusive Titanium Credit Card for its customers and a prepaid card in partnership with Visa. ValU is recognized for receiving global awards in financial technology within the Middle East and North Africa region, thanks to its progressive approach and a team of experts dedicated to designing innovative financial solutions that meet customer needs.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/2024\/09\/memorandum-of-understanding-between-the-egyptian-government-and-usaid-to-support-startups-and-venture-capital\/\">Memorandum of Understanding Between the Egyptian Government and USAID to Support Startups and Venture Capital<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"lisan-shadow\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"lisan-shadow\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ValU, the leading financial technology platform in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced a new collaboration agreement with Ship Blu and PayTabs Egypt, aimed at creating a significant shift in payment solutions for e-commerce purchases in Egypt. 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