What Is Tap Payments?
Tap Payments is a leading online payment gateway serving the Middle East and North Africa, operating across nine countries with full regulatory approvals throughout the GCC. The platform supports over 20 local and international payment methods, making it one of the most comprehensive payment solutions available in the region. Tap Payments enables businesses to accept cards, digital wallets, regional payment schemes, and buy-now-pay-later services through a single integration.
Key Features
- 20+ Payment Methods: Accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, mada, Meeza, KNET, Oman Net, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and more — all through one integration.
- Regional Payment Schemes: Full support for local payment networks including mada (Saudi Arabia), KNET (Kuwait), Benefit (Bahrain), and Oman Net (Oman).
- Digital Wallets: Accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay for a fast, frictionless checkout experience.
- BNPL Integration: Built-in support for buy-now-pay-later providers like Tabby, allowing customers to split payments into installments.
- Direct Payouts: Receive payouts directly to local bank accounts in each supported country.
- Payment Links: Send payment requests via SMS, WhatsApp, and email for quick collection without a website.
- Billing and Invoicing: Create and manage invoices with integrated payment processing.
- Checkout Optimization: Tools to optimize your checkout flow and maximize transaction acceptance rates.
Supported Regions and Currencies
Tap Payments operates across nine MENA countries: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon. The platform supports local currencies for each market including SAR, AED, KWD, BHD, QAR, OMR, EGP, JOD, and LBP, enabling merchants to price in local currency and reduce conversion friction.
Integration with Trinavo
Trinavo provides a built-in integration with Tap Payments that allows merchants to activate the gateway with minimal setup. Enter your Tap Payments API key in the Trinavo payment settings, and the full range of supported payment methods becomes available at your store checkout.
The integration handles transaction processing, payment confirmations, and refund management. All payment data is synchronized with your Trinavo order management system, providing a unified view of your sales across all payment methods.
Security and Compliance
Tap Payments maintains PCI DSS compliance and holds security certifications across all operating markets. The platform implements 3D Secure authentication for card transactions and uses encryption to protect all sensitive payment data in transit and at rest.
Getting Started
To activate Tap Payments on your Trinavo store, navigate to your payment gateway settings, select Tap Payments, and enter your API credentials. Once configured, your customers across all nine supported countries can pay using their preferred local and international payment methods during checkout.
