Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 18 August 2025 – SINNAD, a pioneer provider of card processing and payment services in the MENA region and a subsidiary of The BENEFIT Company, is pleased to announce the successful recertification of its PCI 3D Secure compliance. This achievement reinforces SINNAD’s position as the only provider in Bahrain offering in-house 3DS ACS authentication services, further demonstrating its commitment to secure, compliant, and resilient digital payment solutions.

As part of its PCI 3DS certification for ACS , SINNAD adheres to internationally recognized standards for secure online authentication in card-not-present transactions. This recertification reinforces Bahrain’s strategic advancement in digital payments infrastructure, supporting the Kingdom’s broader financial innovation and digital transformation agenda. By offering in-house hosted 3DS for ACS services, SINNAD enables banks and businesses to reduce fraud, accelerate approval rates, and enhance consumer confidence — all while meeting international standards and maintaining local data governance.

Mr. Mohamed Malalla, Senior Manager of Information Security and Business Continuity at SINNAD, commented: “Securing our PCI 3DS Recertification for ACS reflects SINNAD’s continued commitment to the highest standards of payment security and regulatory compliance. This milestone not only reinforces the resilience of our in-house security framework but also empowers our clients to deliver more secure, seamless, and reliable digital payment experiences. By adhering to international standards, we support our partners in reducing fraud, enhancing service excellence, and strengthening customer trust across all digital channels.”

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