Accepting Payments in EGP, AED, and SAR: A Guide for MENA SaaS Businesses

To grow your SaaS business across Egypt, the Gulf, and beyond—you must accept payments in local currencies.
ZgCodes makes it easy to support EGP, AED, SAR, and more through trusted regional gateways.

 

Why Local Currency Support Matters

💡 Customers are more likely to convert when:

They see prices in their own currency

They can pay using familiar payment methods

They avoid foreign exchange or bank rejection fees

 

1. Supported Currencies by ZgCodes

ZgCodes currently supports:

🇪🇬 Egyptian Pound (EGP)

🇦🇪 UAE Dirham (AED)

🇸🇦 Saudi Riyal (SAR)

Plus USD and EUR for international clients

You can set multi-currency pricing per plan and target by region.

 

2. Integrated Payment Gateways for Each Market

🏦 Egypt

Fawry (POS and digital wallets)

Paymob (credit/debit cards, Meeza, and more)

🏦 UAE & Saudi Arabia

Tap Payments

PayTabs

HyperPay

🌍 ZgCodes also integrates with Stripe and PayPal for broader reach.

 

3. One Checkout Flow, Smart Currency Routing

When a user checks out:

ZgCodes detects their country

Converts pricing automatically

Routes payment through the correct gateway (e.g., Fawry in Egypt, Tap in UAE)

🔁 One system handles the complexity for you.

 

4. Handling Currency Conversion and Rates

Real-time currency rates are pulled daily

You can fix or float conversion prices

Reports show revenue breakdown per currency and gateway

🧾 ZgCodes auto-converts all revenue to your base currency (e.g., EGP or USD) for bookkeeping.

 

5. Fraud Prevention & Compliance

Built-in fraud filters by region

3D Secure support for card payments

PCI-compliant processing

💳 Stay secure and meet regulatory standards across borders.

 

6. Localized Invoicing and Receipts

Each customer gets:

Invoices in their currency

Tax data based on region (VAT support for UAE and Saudi)

Arabic/English dual-language support

📄 Customizable invoice templates make your brand stand out.

 

Conclusion

To succeed in MENA, your SaaS platform must accept regional payments with ease.
ZgCodes simplifies this process—so you can focus on growth, not fintech headaches.

👉 Start collecting payments in EGP, AED, and SAR—powered by ZgCodes.