MDP, a leading player in Africa’s card issuing and processing sector, is expanding its footprint across the Middle East and Africa by launching a next-generation third-party processing center, according to a press release shared with Egyptian Streets. Developed in partnership with global payments provider BPC, the center is built on BPC’s SmartVista platform — a modular, scalable solution designed to meet the evolving demands of banks, fintechs, and merchants in the region. The new platform consolidates issuing, acquiring, and processing services into a unified system, enabling MDP to deliver end-to-end payment solutions with greater flexibility and speed. By activating each module of SmartVista as clients join, MDP has followed a phased rollout approach that accelerates time-to-market while allowing the system to scale alongside its growing customer base. SmartVista’s advanced card management capabilities allow MDP to offer a wide range of debit, credit, and prepaid card products tailored for business clients. On the acquiring side, it supports acceptance of Visa, Mastercard, and EBC branded cards across MDP’s network. Additional features include 3D-Secure authentication and fraud management tools, designed to enhance transaction security. At the core of the solution is the SmartVista…
Middle East and Africa Payments Processor MDP Launches New Platform with tech from global provider BPC
August 7, 2025
