noon payments and NEOPAY Launch UAE’s First AANI Instant Payment for Merchants

noon payments , in collaboration with NEOPAY,  the UAE’s fast-growing payment solutions provider, is proud to announce the exclusive pilot launch of AANI Instant Payment, a simple, fast, and secure way for merchants in the UAE to collect payments – the first of its kind in the UAE.

This milestone initiative supports the Al Etihad Payments drive and aligns with the Central Bank of the UAE’s Financial Infrastructure Transformation (FIT) program, marking a significant step towards shaping the future of digital payments in the country.

AANI is designed to make payments simple, convenient, and seamless for both merchants and customers. With AANI, merchants can now collect instant payments seamlessly via the customer mobile number, email address, or QR code, offering customers a simple and frictionless experience. Customers authorize payments directly within their own banking app or directly on their AANI app, ensuring speed, security, and trust at every step.

The new system enables near real-time settlement to merchants, leveraging NEOPAY’s expertise in integrating AI-powered solutions that enhance financial accessibility, empower businesses with better cash flow management while reducing collection delays and reduced transaction costs compared to traditional payment methods.

“Our mission at noon payments is to empower SMEs with smarter, faster, and more cost-effective digital solutions. By pioneering AANI Instant Payments in the UAE, we are helping businesses thrive in today’s competitive landscape while also supporting the Central Bank’s vision for financial innovation.”

– Mosam Gadia, SVP, noon payments

“At NEOPAY, we are dedicated to driving the evolution of digital payments in the UAE, ensuring seamless and secure financial transactions for everyone. Through our collaboration with Al Etihad Payments and noon payments, we are proud to bring Aani’s instant payment capabilities to the e-commerce sector, a milestone that reflects our commitment to innovation in the UAE’s digital economy. By enabling Aani in e-commerce, we are not only supporting merchants with cost-effective, real-time payment solutions, but also aligning with the nation’s vision for a cashless, digitally empowered future.”

– Abhijit Pradhan, Head of Product & Proposition, NEOPAY

“AANI makes paying and getting paid incredibly simple. Customers no longer need to share card details; they can complete payments instantly through their own banking app with just a mobile number or QR code. For merchants, this means smoother transactions, faster access to funds, and an overall better experience for their customers. With partners like noon payments and NEOPAY, we are making e-commerce payments in the UAE easier, safer, and more convenient than ever before.”

– Andrea Cianchetti, Chief Products Officer, Al Etihad Payments