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Payment strategy notes from the region that runs on them.

Practical, evidence-led pieces on the questions we are asked most often: approval rates, 3DS, PSP selection, orchestration and local method strategy.

Approval rates 8 min read

Why regional approval rates lag global benchmarks, and what to do about it

A breakdown of the structural and operational reasons approval rates in the Middle East and Africa trail global peers, with a practical plan for closing the gap.

Nov 10, 2025Read

3DS. UAE 10 min read

3DS optimization in the UAE: a practical playbook

How to balance CBUAE 3DS expectations with conversion. Exemption strategy, issuer-specific challenge behavior and the metrics that actually matter.

Dec 2, 2025Read

PSP strategy. Morocco 9 min read

Choosing a PSP in Morocco: CMI vs. international gateways

A decision framework for Moroccan merchants weighing CMI and the international gateways now entering the market. Approval, cost, experience and regulatory trade-offs.

Jan 14, 2026Read

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