Telr provides a cloud‑native payment gateway that consolidates over 15 local and global payment methods across 120 currencies into a single integration point for e‑commerce merchants in the MENA region. The platform includes PCI‑DSS Level 1‑certified hosted pages, a JavaScript SDK, and APIs, plus built‑in fraud detection, BNPL via Tabby, payment links, QR codes, and on loans, all managed through a unified dashboard.
Funding
$5.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Merchants in emerging markets often struggle to accept online payments because they must integrate multiple, fragmented payment providers, manage fraud risk, and support local payment preferences. The lack of a unified solution leads to higher cart abandonment, complex compliance requirements, and limited access to financing options.
Solution
Telr delivers a single, cloud‑native payment gateway that aggregates more than 15 local and global payment methods across 120 currencies through one integration point. The platform offers PCI DSS Level 1‑certified hosted payment pages, a Seamless JavaScript SDK, and a Remote API, allowing merchants to embed checkout in websites, mobile apps, or shopping‑cart plugins with minimal development effort. Built‑in anti‑fraud analytics and real‑time monitoring protect revenue, while optional services—payment links and QR codes for social commerce, interest‑free Buy Now Pay Later via Tabby, and on‑demand business loans—extend the checkout experience and support growth. All features are accessible via a unified dashboard and comprehensive API documentation, enabling merchants to scale securely and efficiently.
Target Audience
The solution targets e‑commerce merchants, SaaS providers, and online retailers—particularly SMEs and fast‑growing brands operating in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and broader MENA regions—who need a secure, scalable checkout and optional financing.
Features
- Unified integration (Hosted Page, Seamless SDK, Remote API) supporting 15+ payment methods and 120 currencies with a single API key.
- PCI DSS Level 1 compliance and real‑time fraud detection engine with customizable risk rules.
- Social commerce tools: instant payment links, QR codes, and Quicklinks that can be shared on messaging apps or social platforms.
- Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solution in partnership with Tabby, offering interest‑free four‑installment plans.
- Telr Finance: quick‑approval business loans and credit facilities integrated directly into the merchant dashboard.
- Advanced features: recurring billing, split payments, multi‑merchant onboarding, webhooks, and detailed transaction reporting.
- Ready‑made plugins for major e‑commerce platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, OpenCart, PrestaShop, Odoo, etc.) and SDKs for Android, iOS, Flutter, and React Native.
- Multi‑language support (30+ languages) and localized payment options for UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other MENA markets.
- Transparent pricing with all features included in every plan, no hidden fees.