Discover Opens Acceptance in Jordan Through Agreement with JONET
24 Marzo 2021 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
Global Acceptance will Grow for Both Companies
Through Deal
Discover, a digital banking and payments services company, and
Network International Jordan, the leading enabler of digital
commerce in the Middle East and Africa region and the operator of
Jordanian national switch, JONET have signed an agreement that will
enable merchant acceptance across Jordan, for Discover, Diners Club
International and network alliance cardholders. Additionally, JONET
cardholders will be able to use their card on the Discover Global
Network when traveling outside of the country.
JONET supports 100% of ATMs in Jordan and 80% of merchants,
meaning that they will open acceptance at almost 2,000 ATMs and
more than 18,000 merchants in the next year for consumers using a
card that runs on the Discover Global Network. JONET has a
particularly strong footprint in the travel and entertainment
sector creating a more seamless payments experience for cardholders
whether they are looking to pay for their hotel stay or a souvenir
from a local shop.
Discover has five network alliance partnerships in the Middle
East region resulting in strong acceptance in United Arab Emirates,
Bahrain, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and now Jordan. With more than 50
million merchant acceptance locations and 2 million ATMs in more
than 200 countries and territories, JONET cardholders will have
strong acceptance in nearby countries and around the world.
Speaking on the agreement, Amjad Al-Sadeq, Network
International Jordan CEO, said, “Network International Jordan
is proud of this landmark agreement with Discover and the impact
that this creates for our customers who will be able to enjoy
strong acceptance at POS, ATM and e-commerce. This will also lead
to an enhanced customer experience, not only throughout the Kingdom
and the surrounding region but on a global scale.”
“Each agreement that Discover signs in the Middle East greatly
benefits not just our partners in that region, but cardholders
around the world,” said Matt Sloan, vice president of international
markets at Discover. “Jordan is a tourist destination for travelers
around the world and Network International Jordan will help us
increase acceptance for those travelers given the relationships
they have with merchants across the country.”
About Network International
Jordan:
Network International comprises a group of companies and is the
leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and
Africa (MEA) region, providing a full suite of technology-enabled
payments solutions to merchants and financial institutions of all
types and sizes, including acquiring and processing services and a
comprehensive ever-evolving range of value-added services.
Network International Holdings Plc is the holding company for
Network International and the group companies.
About Discover
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a digital banking and
payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in
U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company
has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States.
The company issues the Discover card, America's cash rewards
pioneer, and offers private student loans, personal loans, home
loans, checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposit
through its banking business. It operates the Discover Global
Network comprised of Discover Network, with millions of merchant
and cash access locations; PULSE, one of the nation's leading
ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International, a global
payments network with acceptance around the world. For more
information, visit www.discover.com/company.
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Media Contacts
Name: Mohammed Abdullatif Network International, Jordan
Phone Number +962 785006009 Email:
Mohammad.abdellatif@network.global
Sarah Grage Silberman Discover +1-224-405-6029
sarahgragesilberman@discover.com @Discover_News
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