Network International and Biz2X Partner to Transform SME Lending in the UAE

Network International, a leading digital commerce enabler in the Middle East and Africa, has partnered with Biz2X®, a global fintech specializing in digital lending, to enhance SME financing in the UAE. This collaboration aims to streamline access to capital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using Network International's extensive merchant network.

Biz2X's innovative financing solution will leverage transaction data from Network International's platform to offer tailored financing options to merchants. The initiative will enable SMEs to access capital swiftly, with loan processing times as short as 48 hours. This partnership is set to launch financing options for UAE-based merchants in the early fourth quarter of 2024.

Key Features of the Partnership:

• Fast Access to Capital: Merchants using Network's platform can quickly access financing, with processing times as short as 48 hours.
• Data-Driven Financing: The Biz2X platform utilizes transaction and settlement data from Network’s merchants, reducing documentation requirements and speeding up approval processes.
• Seamless Onboarding: The integration of Biz2X’s lending solution within Network’s platform ensures a streamlined loan onboarding process.
• Multi-Lender Finance Ecosystem: Merchants receive top financing offers from multiple lenders, including banks and alternative finance providers.
• Flexible Repayment Options: Various repayment methods are available, including settlement advance, credit card splits, and repayment against receivables, providing merchants with flexible options tailored to their cash flow needs.
• End-to-End Loan Lifecycle Management: Lenders benefit from continuous digital monitoring of loan portfolios, enhancing regulatory compliance and minimizing risk through real-time oversight.

Lenders using Biz2X's digital underwriting platform will have access to comprehensive financial transaction data for precise credit assessments. The platform's automated decision-making capabilities enable lenders to extend financing rapidly, minimizing the need for manual intervention.

Jamal Al Nassai, Group Managing Director, Acquiring, Middle East and North Africa at Network International, commented on the partnership: "This collaboration with Biz2X demonstrates our commitment to bringing cutting-edge digital finance technology to the Middle East. By combining our payments data with Biz2X’s digital underwriting capabilities, we empower SME merchants with the financing opportunities they need to thrive."

Ronen Spivak, Group Head of Value-Added Services and Managing Director at Network International, added, "Embedding lending options into our payment ecosystem offers a seamless financial experience for modern businesses, streamlining the lending process and enabling accurate risk assessment."

Rohit Arora, CEO of Biz2X, emphasized the significance of the partnership: "Our goal is to make financing accessible and efficient for business owners everywhere. This partnership will significantly expand SME access to credit in the UAE, supporting the rapid growth of small businesses in the region."