In a significant digital healthcare advancement, Aster DM Healthcare’s myAster application has established a strategic partnership with global payments platform Checkout.com to transform financial transactions within its ecosystem. This collaboration, announced on December 23, 2025, represents a major step in enhancing the digital payment infrastructure for healthcare consumers across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
The integration leverages Checkout.com’s extensive payments network, which accommodates over 145 currencies and numerous localized payment methods. This technological synergy delivers substantially improved payment approval rates, sophisticated fraud prevention mechanisms, and an optimized checkout process designed specifically for healthcare consumers. The system particularly benefits patients seeking cross-border medical services who require seamless international payment capabilities.
Nalla Karunanithy, CEO of Aster Digital Health & Omnichannel, emphasized the strategic importance of this collaboration: “Our alliance with Checkout.com represents a pivotal advancement in making healthcare more accessible and convenient. Patients can now seamlessly book appointments, purchase healthcare packages, and acquire medical products through myAster with unprecedented ease and security. This initiative underscores our commitment to delivering a world-class, digital-first healthcare experience.”
Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, General Manager for MENA at Checkout.com, highlighted the growing intersection between healthcare and digital payments: “Healthcare represents a strategic priority for Checkout.com, and our partnership with myAster demonstrates our continued investment in building robust digital economies. By integrating our payment capabilities with myAster’s digital ecosystem, we’re enhancing their operational performance while facilitating rapid, frictionless healthcare experiences.”
This partnership marks another milestone in Aster’s comprehensive digital transformation journey. The myAster platform has evolved into an integrated digital health ecosystem that connects patients with medical professionals, Aster Pharmacies, home care services, and diagnostic facilities through a unified platform. The collaboration with Checkout.com enables Aster to establish a cohesive, globally-oriented payment infrastructure across its network of hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies, serving both regional and international patient demographics.