Sissel Nielsen, founder and CEO of PaySelect/Image: Supplied
PaySelect, the UAE’s first independent digital comparison platform for payment solutions, has expanded its capabilities to help businesses optimise and scale their cross-border payment operations. Through a new dedicated Cross-Border Payments section on payselect.ae, companies can now compare international payout solutions from ten leading regional providers, offering greater transparency, efficiency, and control as they grow across global markets.
Launched earlier this year, PaySelect brings together specialist payment providers on a single platform. The enhanced focus on cross-border capabilities reflects the rising demand from UAE-based companies — particularly SMEs — seeking faster, more reliable international payment options as they expand into new territories.
“Cross-border payments remain one of the biggest challenges for growing businesses, especially SMEs that operate across multiple currencies and markets,” said Sissel Nielsen, founder and CEO of PaySelect. “By curating the top providers in the region and giving businesses the tools to compare, evaluate, and connect directly, we make global payments more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective — all in one place.”
The platform’s comparison engine allows businesses to filter providers according to operational needs such as settlement times, supported currencies, transaction volumes, international corridors, and integration requirements. A built-in corridor-matching tool also enables users to select their sending and receiving countries and instantly view which providers support those routes — eliminating the need for lengthy research or manual verification.
PaySelect also offers data-driven recommendations, exclusive offers from partners, and direct onboarding links to streamline decision-making and reduce delays. Because the platform is free and commission-free for merchants, companies can explore available solutions without cost barriers.
With ten specialist partners covering payout corridors across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, businesses can identify appropriate providers for each target market from a centralised interface. The model also gives companies enhanced clarity around fees, FX rates and regulatory compliance, ensuring they work with licensed operators aligned with UAE and international standards.
For payment providers, PaySelect acts as a high-quality acquisition channel, offering visibility to businesses actively searching for cross-border solutions. Providers only pay commission on successful transactions, supporting a performance-based model. Listing on PaySelect also enables payment companies to deepen relationships with merchants that fit their capabilities.
Unlike traditional sourcing methods shaped by referrals or sales-driven pitches, PaySelect positions itself as an independent marketplace designed to simplify procurement and reduce friction.
“The UAE has positioned itself as a global hub for digital commerce and trade, but managing international payments can still be a barrier to growth,” Nielsen added. “Our goal is to empower every business — from startups to large enterprises — to access the best cross-border solutions effortlessly, so they can focus on scaling globally rather than managing complexity.”
PaySelect is continuing to expand its network of providers and is in discussions with new fintechs and specialised payout players across the region, with the long-term vision of becoming the leading global hub for payment solution sourcing.
