Bahrain-based payment technology provider Global Payment Services (GPS) has partnered with EazyPay and Mastercard to support the launch of a new Mastercard prepaid card programme in Bahrain, expanding the country’s digital payment offerings.
Under the partnership, GPS will provide the technology infrastructure and payment processing capabilities required to operate the programme. Its services will cover card issuing and processing, tokenisation, API integration, fraud monitoring and 3D Secure authentication.
The collaboration will combine GPS’s payment processing infrastructure with Mastercard’s global payments network to support EazyPay’s rollout of the prepaid card offering within an integrated technology environment.
The programme is expected to provide consumers with additional digital payment options while supporting the development of Bahrain’s payments ecosystem.
Ali Arab, General Manager of GPS, said the partnership brings together the capabilities required to support the programme’s launch. He noted that GPS would provide the processing infrastructure and technology to support security, scalability and operational efficiency throughout the card lifecycle.
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Nayef Al Alawi, Founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of EazyPay, said the collaboration reflects the company’s commitment to developing secure and customer-focused payment solutions.
He added that working with GPS and Mastercard would strengthen EazyPay’s ability to deliver seamless prepaid payment experiences while creating additional value for consumers and merchants.
Saud Swar, Mastercard’s Country Manager for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan and other Levant markets, said the partnership aligns with the company’s efforts to accelerate digital payment adoption through technology and industry collaboration.
He noted that Mastercard’s involvement in the programme would support the introduction of flexible, pay-as-you-go payment options for consumers in Bahrain.
The agreement highlights the role of collaboration between payment service providers, fintech companies and global card networks in expanding access to digital payment infrastructure.
Through the partnership, GPS, EazyPay and Mastercard aim to strengthen the availability of modern payment solutions in Bahrain and support the continued development of the country’s digital payments market.
