- Partnership to provide all Shahbandr merchants with Tamara’s BNPL solution to boost sales and improve shopping experience.
- Direct fee collection from Tamara to streamline financial operations and accelerate revenue cycles.
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Part of Shahbandr’s strategy to build a smart, integrated e-commerce ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Shahbandr, a leading enabler of e-commerce and digital transformation in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region, has announced a strategic partnership with Tamara, the region’s leading provider of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions, to empower more than 18,000 online stores with flexible payment options that drive sales growth and enhance customer experience.
Innovative Payment Solutions to Boost Sales
Under this partnership, all merchants on the Shahbandr platform will have access to Tamara’s Buy Now, Pay Later service, offering customers the choice to pay immediately or in installments. This is expected to improve conversion rates, increase customer loyalty, and provide a smoother shopping experience. Tamara will also directly process Shahbandr’s service fees, streamlining financial operations and accelerating revenue cycles.
Driving Digital Transformation for Merchants
Shahbandr enables merchants and aspiring entrepreneurs to build professional online stores without technical expertise, providing integrations with payment gateways, logistics providers, and advanced analytics tools to boost sales. The platform currently serves over 18,000 active online stores and continues to innovate by launching features like Video Commerce—allowing store owners to sell through interactive videos and live streaming, which can boost sales by up to five times and increase engagement by 15 times compared to traditional product displays.
Leaders’ Statements on the Partnership
Shady Abd El-Shahid, Co-Founder and CEO of Shahbandr, said:
“We are excited about this partnership with Tamara, as it represents a significant step forward for our merchants. Tamara is a trusted and well-loved brand in the Kingdom, and integrating its solutions into our platform will help increase sales and greatly simplify financial operations. Our vision at Shahbandr is to build a smart and comprehensive e-commerce ecosystem, and this partnership strongly supports that mission.”
Mansour Al-Obaid, Partner and Development Advisor at Shahbandr, added:
“Our partnership with Tamara is another step toward realizing our vision of building a smart and comprehensive e-commerce ecosystem. At Shahbandr, we aim to provide merchants with a fully integrated digital experience enhanced with the latest technologies, delivering a sustainable and enjoyable shopping journey that drives unprecedented sales and growth.”
Part of Shahbandr’s Growth Strategy
This partnership is part of Shahbandr’s series of strategic alliances aimed at developing an advanced, integrated digital commerce ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and across the MENA region, combining cutting-edge technology with innovative payment solutions to support merchants and enhance the online shopping experience.
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