unconfirmed
Ranked 73 of 105
SoftPOS + hardware
Middle East / Africa
Paymob reviewed — 2026
Egypt's largest acquirer with over 350,000 merchants; expanding into the UAE since 2022.
Note on the data: We could not confirm a standalone product from primary sources. Verify with the provider before deciding.
SoftPOS24 overall score
1.7/5
34 out of 100 points · Rating 3.6 (adequate)
Price transparency
5/30
Market coverage
13/25
Platform coverage
15/15
Security certification
3/15
Card acceptance
6/15
The score measures transparency, reach and certification of the offer — not how well the app works. See the formula
In short
Paymob offers Paymob Tap to Pay / SoftPOS for iOS + Android. Transaction fee: on request; monthly fee: on request. Security certification: n/a. Available in: Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Oman.
Paymob terms in full
| Product name | Paymob Tap to Pay / SoftPOS |
|---|---|
| Provider type | SoftPOS + hardware |
| Headquarters | Egypt |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Platforms | both (rollout depends on market) |
| Certification | not stated |
| Transaction fee | on request |
| Monthly fee | on request |
| Setup cost | on request |
| Contract term | n/a |
| Cards accepted | Visa, Mastercard |
| PIN entry on screen | n/a |
| Transaction limit | n/a |
| Target customers | SMEs and micro-merchants in North Africa and the Gulf |
| Available markets | Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Oman |
| Website | paymob.com |
| Data source | Open primary source ↗ |
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