Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain: Sinad, the leading provider of card processing and digital payments services in the Middle East and Africa and a subsidiary of Benefit, announced its success in obtaining PCI 3D Secure (PCI 3DS) v1.0 re-certification, an achievement that confirms its continued commitment to applying the highest standards of security, compliance and operational excellence within the digital payments ecosystem.

The PCI 3D Secure certification, awarded according to standards set by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC ), reaffirms Sinad’s commitment to global security requirements for protecting electronic payment verification and authentication processes. This certification renewal reflects Sinad’s ongoing ability to provide secure, reliable authentication services that comply with international best practices and standards, enabling financial institutions to enhance the protection of cardholder transactions and deliver seamless and secure digital payment experiences. The certification also strengthens Sinad’s 3D Secure authentication capabilities, supporting the execution of e-commerce transactions with the highest levels of security through advanced cardholder verification mechanisms and providing effective protection for online payments.

On this occasion, Ms. Rana Al-Maili, CEO of Sinad, said: “This renewed accreditation reflects our ongoing commitment to providing secure, reliable, and future-ready payment solutions. Maintaining globally recognized security standards remains a strategic priority for us, as we continue to support our clients in delivering secure and seamless digital payment experiences for their customers.”

This accreditation comes as part of Sinad’s comprehensive strategy, which aims to continuously develop its technical infrastructure, enhance its cybersecurity capabilities, and provide secure digital payment services that meet the growing needs of financial institutions and their customers.

By continuing to invest in security, compliance and innovation, Sinad continues to empower financial institutions through advanced solutions that contribute to enhancing transaction security, improving customer experience and supporting sustainable growth in light of the rapid development of the digital payments sector.

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About Sinad:

Established in 2008, Sinnad is a leading provider of card processing and digital payment services in the Middle East and Africa. A subsidiary of BENEFIT, Sinnad is regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain and holds a Support Services Provider license. Sinnad offers a comprehensive suite of reliable and efficient solutions, including card issuance and personalization, tokenization services, ATM and merchant services, fraud monitoring, call centers, and state-of-the-art value-added services to support integrated systems and operations. For more information, please visit www.sinnad.com.bh

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