Emirates Telecommunications Corporation made its entry into a new international market in partnership with United Bank Limited (UBL) by extending Etisalat Payment Gateway services to Pakistan. Enterprises can now serve Pakistan-based merchants conducting e-Commerce transactions using UBL as the local acquiring bank. The Etisalat Payment Gateway (EPG) service is a proprietary payment platform that enables real-time authorization of payment transactions from Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and American Express.

This service offers an advanced, reliable, affordable and secure payment mechanism for organizations keen to develop e-Commerce platforms. It enables seamless transaction flow between customers, online businesses, the bank and credit card networks.