NEO PAY, a leading UAE digital payments and merchant solutions provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Biz2X, a global fintech platform that powers over $32billion in SME lending worldwide with its AI-first technology. This collaboration marks a major milestone in NEO PAYâs mission to unlock embedded financing for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UAE.
By integrating Biz2Xâs advanced AI-powered lending engine into NEO PAYâs merchant ecosystem, the partnership will create a marketplace for lenders and borrowers. This will enable real-time credit decisioning, tailored financing, and accelerated loan disbursement, all directly embedded within NEO PAYâs platform.
âNEO PAY is committed to building a thriving financial ecosystem for SMEs in the UAE,â said Vibhor Mundhada, chief executive officer at NEO PAY. âThis partnership with Biz2X allows us to transform how small businesses access capital, making lending faster, smarter, and more inclusive. By combining our rich transaction data with Biz2Xâs AI capabilities, we are simplifying lending journeys for both merchants and lenders and enhancing the payments landscape across the UAE.â
Lenders on NEO PAYâs platform will gain access to a verified and rapidly expanding base of SME merchants, each with rich transaction histories that enhance creditworthiness. The integration of Biz2Xâs AI technology significantly reduces acquisition costs by pre-qualifying businesses and accelerating loan disbursements from weeks to days.
With this partnership, NEO PAY merchants benefit from a seamless financing experience powered by digital onboarding, with loan approvals possible in as little as 48 hours. The embedded Biz2X AI engine ensures that each merchant receives financing offers tailored to their unique cash flow and sales cycle. Additionally, repayment options are flexible and align with business performance.
âBiz2X is proud to join forces with NEO PAY to reshape SME financing in the UAE,â said Rohit Arora, chief executive officer and co-founder of Biz2X. âOur mission is to make access to credit frictionless for small businesses globally. Our AI-powered platform will enable NEO PAY merchants to access capital faster and more efficiently, helping them scale with confidence. Together, we are building a smarter, more inclusive financial future for SMEs.â
This partnership reinforces NEO PAYâs position as a fintech leader in the region, driving innovation in embedded finance and empowering SMEs to thrive in a dynamic economic landscape.
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