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Club L London Teams With Checkout.com For Global Expansion

The fashion retailer plans to enhance global payments and expand into new markets using Shopify’s e-commerce platform.

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10 months ago

September 18, 2024

club l london teams with checkout.com to boost global expansion

Global payment provider Checkout.com, has announced a collaboration with Club L London, a rapidly expanding online fashion retailer, to improve its global payment capabilities.

Club L London, which operates through six dedicated international websites, has recently launched a new platform for the Middle East, and is relying on Checkout.com’s expertise to support its global growth. The partnership is particularly focused on the MENA region, where Checkout.com has offices in both Dubai and Riyadh, plus key licenses in the United Arab Emirates.

By choosing Checkout.com as its primary payment provider, Club L London benefits from a pre-built Shopify checkout solution and superior payment performance. Additionally, local acquiring services are available in the UAE, along with Shopify digital wallet integration, elevating the overall customer experience for shoppers.

Headquartered in Manchester, UK, Club L London offers affordable luxury womenswear with distinctive designs. The brand has a strong presence in the UK, US, France, Australia, and the UAE and specializes in prom dresses, maternity wear, bridal attire, and accessories. Club L has built a global community of diverse consumers, influencers, and content creators, consistently releasing new collections to meet the demands of its expanding audience.

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‍Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, General Manager, MENA, Checkout.com, said: “We’re passionate about helping businesses thrive in the digital economy. Club L is a prime example of a tech-enabled brand that we can help to grow via high acceptance rates, smooth integration with its e-commerce platform, and leverage our leadership and knowledge position in the MENA region”‍.

‍Seb Green, Chief Technical Officer at Club L London, added: “We are always looking for ways to enhance the customer experience on our site by offering the best payment methods. Checkout.com’s integration is a perfect fit for us, presenting an exciting opportunity for us to expand into new markets with a leading payments provider”.

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Google Pay Launches In Lebanon With Support From Multiple Banks

Bank Audi, Neo Digital Bank, and Whish Money are all offering support for Mastercard and Visa cardholders.

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2 weeks ago

June 25, 2025

Nour Nasir

google pay launches in lebanon with support from multiple banks

neo Bank Audi

Google Pay has officially launched in Lebanon, allowing Android users to make secure, contactless payments via their smartphones. The rollout has been quickly supported by BLOM, BLF, Whish Money, Bank Audi, and its digital banking offshoot Neo Digital Bank. Customers of all three services can now add eligible Mastercard and Visa payment cards to their Google Wallets.

The integration enables in-store tap-to-pay transactions, as well as online and in-app purchases, using the same cards users already carry. For Bank Audi and Neo Digital Bank, the launch covers Mastercard products; for Whish Money, BLOM, and BLF it includes Visa cards. Payments are processed through the Google Pay platform, which maintains cardholder privacy while extending standard card protections.

To begin using the service, customers can download the Google Wallet app from Google Play, select “Add to Wallet,” and follow a short verification process. Once set up, payments can be made with a single tap — eliminating the need to carry physical cards or cash.

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“This launch represents a significant milestone in our commitment to digital innovation and customer convenience,” said Toufic Koussa, CEO at Whish Money. “By making Whish Visa Card available on Google Pay, we’re enabling our customers to make everyday transactions faster, more secure, and more inclusive. It’s about giving them the tools they need to transact seamlessly, wherever they are”.

The move follows the official activation of Google Pay in Lebanon on June 24, 2025, and marks a notable expansion of mobile payment options in a market where Apple Pay has yet to gain traction. Google’s entry is expected to increase digital wallet adoption among Android users and pave the way for further collaborations with regional financial institutions.