PayLater, Qatar’s first Central Bank-licensed, Shari’a-compliant Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Ansar Gallery, one of the country’s most established retail groups. This collaboration will introduce PayLater’s flexible payment solutions to Ansar Gallery’s in-store customers, marking a significant step in the fintech’s mission to enhance financial accessibility across the nation.
Bridging Fintech and Retail
Through this partnership, shoppers at Ansar Gallery will now have the option to split their purchases into four equal, interest-free installments. The integration empowers consumers at the point of sale with a seamless and responsible payment alternative, directly addressing the growing demand for flexible and ethical financial tools in the retail sector.
This move highlights PayLater’s strategy to expand its ecosystem beyond online platforms and into major physical retail categories, solidifying its presence in the Qatari market.
Driving Growth in a Key Market
The collaboration is positioned as a catalyst for growth for both entities. By offering a more affordable way to shop, the partnership aims to boost sales conversion, enhance customer loyalty, and attract new digitally-savvy consumers to Ansar Gallery.
Mohammed Al-Delaimi, Managing Partner at PayLater, commented on the alliance, stating, “Our partnership with Ansar Gallery, an iconic name in Qatar’s retail landscape, reflects PayLater’s role as an enabler of business growth in the market. By integrating our solution into its online platform, we are giving customers more flexibility and peace of mind, along driving higher sales conversion, stronger loyalty, and new opportunities for digital expansion.”
A Shari’a-Compliant Payment Future
This milestone reinforces PayLater’s position as a leading BNPL solution in Qatar, uniquely combining regulatory compliance with Shari’a principles. The partnership is set to play a central role in shaping the future of digital payments within the country.
Dr. Ali Akbar Shaikh Ali, Honorable Chairman, and Dr. Hussain Saadat, Honorable Managing Director & CEO of Ansar Gallery, commented on the partnership, emphasizing its significance in meeting evolving consumer needs for ethical and flexible payment options.
About PayLater
PayLater is Qatar’s first licensed, Shari’a-compliant Buy Now, Pay Later provider. Built on local trust, regulatory compliance, and technological innovation, the platform offers consumers interest-free, flexible checkout experiences while providing merchants with instant payouts, zero default risk, and seamless API integrations.
About Ansar Gallery
Ansar Gallery is one of Qatar’s most established and trusted retail names, known for offering a wide variety of quality products at great value. Serving the Qatari community across multiple categories, Ansar Gallery has grown into a household name and continues to expand its reach with shopping experiences tailored to today’s digital consumer.
Source: Zawya
