New Payment Option: Soneri Bank Now Available on PayFast’s Payment Gateway

PayFast, a leader in innovative digital payment solutions, proudly announces its latest partnership with Soneri Bank, solidifying its position as a pioneer in the online payment ecosystem.

The collaboration marks a positive step for both entities. As the 13th bank to be onboarded onto PayFast’s payment gateway, Soneri Bank will serve as an acquirer.

From this partnership, Soneri Bank customers will effortlessly be able to make online transactions with any of PayFast’s 3,000+ merchants online via their bank account. This accelerates PayFast’s commitment to providing Pakistani businesses with an expanded range of payment options, enabling them to cater to millions of shoppers nationwide.

“At PayFast, we help businesses grow by offering a totally seamless transaction experience,” said Adnan Ali, CEO at PayFast. “Soneri Bank’s extensive reach helps make this possible. Customers will now enjoy added convenience and more choices for payments, leading to speedy, hassle-free transactions” he continued.

Soneri Bank, known for its unwavering dedication to technological advancement, sees this collaboration as a strategic move to enrich its digital payment ecosystem. “In an era where digital transformation is pivotal, our alliance with PayFast underscores our commitment to offer customers advanced, secure, and user-friendly digital payment solutions,” commented Syed Amir Raza , Chief Digital & Innovation Officer at Soneri Bank.

With a shared vision of fostering financial inclusivity through innovation, PayFast and Soneri Bank look forward to pushing boundaries and redefining the landscape of digital payments.

The agreement was signed at the PayFast head office at NASTP, Karachi by Mr. Syed Amir Raza, Chief Digital & Innovation Officer at Soneri Bank and Mr. Adan Ali, CEO of PayFast, in presence of their team members Mr. Mehtab Haider– Head of Debit Card & Alliance (Soneri Bank), Mr. Muhammad Faraz Khan– Head of Implementations (Soneri Bank), Jawad Hasan– Head of Strategic Partnerships (PayFast), Soheb Roomi– Marketing Lead (PayFast).

About PayFast:
PayFast is a leading online payment gateway committed to revolutionizing digital transactions in Pakistan. It offers businesses a unified payment service, facilitating multiple payment method acceptance from cards, mobile wallets, and bank accounts. In 2021, it became the first payment gateway to receive commercial approval from the State Bank. With a dedication to speed, security, and reliability, PayFast empowers businesses to seamlessly accept payments from local and international customers, maximizing revenue by ensuring a frictionless transaction experience. To learn more: www.gopayfast.com

About Soneri Bank:
Soneri Bank Limited is a leading full-service commercial bank established on September 28th, 1991, to provide innovative financial solutions and quality customer service. They have 440+ branches and ATMs across Pakistan, including 41 Islamic Banking branches. Their products and services aim for financial inclusion and ease of transactions. Soneri Bank envisions a prosperous Pakistan and promises to provide innovative and efficient financial solutions so their partners and customers can enjoy financial freedom and stay Roshan Har Qadam. To learn more: https://soneribank.com