GCC Exchange, Paykii Team on Utility Payments

Money transfer, foreign exchange (FX) and payment solutions company GCC Exchange, based in the United Arab Emirates, has entered into a partnership with Paykii to provide utility payment services domestically and across borders, according to a press release.

The partnership will help make it easier for residents and expats to pay for water, electricity, internet and other utility bills, the release stated.

Paykii will use its network in over 30 countries, including India, Pakistan, Philippines, Nepal, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia and multiple Africa countries, in which many residents and expats from the UAE hail, according to the release.

“It is a privilege to be a part of such a great partnership,” said Payakii Chief Operating Officer Nelson Irizarry in the release. “We are more than excited to work towards the betterment of the services. This collaboration between GCC Exchange and Paykii will introduce the ability for individuals living in the UAE to easily and quickly pay bills for themselves and their loved ones back home.”

Meanwhile, GCC Exchange General Manager Yash Rajesh said in the release that the partnership would be “fruitful” and would bring “a lot of new milestones.”

In other utilities-related news, National Fuel Gas is the latest company to allow for a rollout of modern digital payment and connectivity options for the almost 2 million natural gas customers in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania.

Read more: National Fuel Gas Joins Growing List of Utilities Embracing Expanded Payment Options

The company will replace its old online portal with a new bill pay portal with options for text and phone. It will also be looking to cut down on late and lost payments by allowing customers more flexibility in how and when they pay, including by phone, text, online and through using services like PayPal.

In addition, customers will also have the option to schedule pay reminders for email and text.