Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, July 2026: Payten B.S.C. (c), one of the region’s leading alternative payment providers, today formally announced the expansion of its operations in the Kingdom of Bahrain, building on the successful launch of the Pay10 Bahrain App for consumers and the Pay10 Biz Bahrain App for merchants in April this year.
Since entering the market, Pay10 has been focused on scaling its consumer and merchant ecosystem, driving adoption of secure, interoperable, and customer-centric payment solutions that simplify everyday transactions. As the company continues to expand its footprint, it remains committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective financial technology solutions that support Bahrain’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
Licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain as an Ancillary Service Provider, Pay10 enters the Bahraini market with a strong foundation of regulatory compliance, security, and trust. Backed by a robust payment’s infrastructure, the company is committed to delivering secure, reliable, and seamless digital payment experiences that meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses while supporting the Kingdom’s vision for a digitally enabled economy.
The Pay10 Biz Bahrain App is a merchant-first solution designed for SMEs and businesses looking for a cost-effective and more efficient alternative to traditional payment systems. Available on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, this enables merchants to accept digital payments securely, monitor transactions in real time, access funds seamlessly, and benefit from faster settlement cycles, all within a more competitive and transparent pricing model.
By addressing longstanding industry challenges such as high transaction costs and delayed settlements, Pay10 empowers businesses to improve cash flow, reduce operating costs, and accelerate growth through a modern digital payments platform.
Pay10 has also launched the Pay10 Bahrain App, its consumer-facing digital payments application, which is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Designed for citizens, residents, and digitally connected consumers across the Kingdom, the app delivers a secure, seamless, and intuitive payment experience that simplifies everyday financial transactions.
Through the Pay10 Bahrain App, users can instantly send and receive money, make local bank transfers, pay merchants by scanning QR codes, and manage their daily payments through a single, secure digital platform. By combining convenience, speed, and security, the app is designed to support the growing adoption of cashless payments and deliver a modern financial experience aligned with Bahrain’s digital economy.
A key differentiator of Pay10’s offering is its interoperability with BenefitPay, enabling merchants and consumers to continue using familiar local payment experiences without disruption. Consumers can simply scan dynamic QR codes using either the BenefitPay App or Pay10 App to make instant payments, while merchants can accept payments from a growing base of digital users without changing their existing processes or infrastructure. This seamless compatibility eliminates switching barriers, simplifies adoption, and strengthens Bahrain’s evolving digital payments ecosystem.
“The launch of Pay10 in Bahrain represents another important milestone in our vision of building a truly interconnected payments ecosystem across the region,” said Mr. Harry Gill, Founder & Chairman of Pay10. “Bahrain has built a dynamic fintech ecosystem, underpinned by a robust regulatory framework and a commitment to digital innovation. We are proud to support this vision by delivering secure, interoperable, and customer- and merchant-centric payment solutions that simplify everyday commerce, empower businesses, and enhance the digital payment experience for consumers across the Kingdom.”
Mr Gill added, “Our ambition extends beyond enabling payments. We are building a trusted financial infrastructure that powers digital commerce, accelerates financial inclusion, and helps businesses thrive in an increasingly connected economy. By combining regulatory excellence, cutting-edge technology, and deep local market integration, Pay10 is well-positioned to support Bahrain’s vision of a cashless, innovation-led future while creating lasting value for merchants, consumers, and the broader financial ecosystem.”
Pay10 Consumer App and Pay10 Biz Bahrain App are now available for download on App Store and Play Store. For more information, visit https://pay10.bh/
About Pay10:
Pay10 is owned by Eastern Fortune Investments (EFI), the parent company and majority shareholder of the Pay10 Entities globally. As the principal shareholder, EFI provides strategic direction, long-term investment, and corporate oversight while maintaining a clear governance framework across all Pay10 entities.
Pay10 is a global Alternative Payment Method (APM) provider and technology company focused on building interoperability between regulated payment ecosystems and cross-border licensed entities. By connecting licensed financial institutions across multiple jurisdictions, Pay10 enables secure, compliant, and scalable alternative payment solutions for banks, payment institutions, merchants, and enterprise clients.
Each Pay10 entity operates as an independent legal and regulated company with its own management, including an independent board of directors, CEO, management team, board governance, and operational controls. Every entity complies with the laws, regulations, and supervisory requirements of its respective jurisdiction and operates under the oversight of its local central bank, following international best practices in governance, risk management, compliance, and financial crime prevention. Licensed in India as Pay10 India, in the UAE as Pay10 UAE, in Bahrain as Pay10 Bahrain, in Morocco as Pay10 Morocco, and in Hungary as Pay10 EU Kft, Pay10 continues to expand across additional international markets through its network of independently regulated entities. Its compliance-first infrastructure enables efficient cross-border connectivity and trusted, scalable alternative payment solutions across regulated markets.
