Xsolla Expands Payment Options in MENA

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has expanded its payment offerings in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by introducing 11 new local payment methods. These include services such as Fawry Cash, Aman, Masary, Momken, Vodafone Wallet, Orange Cash Wallet, and Mobile & Banking Wallets in Egypt; Sadad in Saudi Arabia; eFAWATEERcom in Jordan; and STC Direct Carrier Billing in Bahrain.

The MENA region, which is home to over 380 million gamers, is one of the fastest-growing gaming markets globally, with a reported 8.9% year-on-year growth in 2024, according to Newzoo. However, challenges such as limited payment accessibility, a shortage of local options, and low trust in non-regional payment methods have historically hindered market expansion.

To address these challenges, Xsolla offers:

• Broad Payment Access: Supporting 11 local payment methods to facilitate secure and seamless transactions for a large gamer base.
• Preferred Regional Methods: Incorporating popular services like Fawry Cash – accounting for 55% of cash payments in Egypt – and Sadad in Saudi Arabia, which local consumers widely trust.
• Mobile-First Solutions: Catering to the mobile-dominant gaming market, as mobile games, contributed 52.1% of gaming revenue in 2024 through support for mobile wallets and carrier billing.
• Enhanced Revenue Opportunities: Enabling developers and publishers to reach a fast-growing player base and drive more transactions.

Chris Hewish, Chief Strategy Officer at Xsolla, noted, "Expanding our payment offerings in the MENA region allows us to connect developers with millions of underserved gamers in this rapidly evolving market. With a tech-literate, youthful population and the rapid adoption of digital wallets and mobile payments, the MENA region represents a significant opportunity for developers."

If you're interested in using these new payment methods and tapping into the potential of the MENA market, learn more here.