Enjoy the future of flexible payments with Emkan, an ideal solution for offering your customers a smoother shopping experience through the Buy Now, Pay Later option.
In this article, we’ll guide you step by step through what Emkan is and how to activate it in your store, along with answers to the most frequently asked questions.
📌Article overview
- What is Emkan?
- Steps to enable Emkan
- Frequently asked questions
Note: This feature is currently available only for stores in Saudi Arabia.
What is Emkan?
Emkan is a Buy Now, Pay Later payment method that allows merchants to activate the service directly through the platform and offer customers convenient installment options at checkout.
It helps improve purchasing flexibility while maintaining a seamless payment experience.
Steps to enable Emkan Buy Now, Pay Later
- From the main menu, open the All tab.
Under Settings & Tools, click Payment Methods.

2. In the Buy Now, Pay Later section, find Emkan, then click Activate.

3. The Emkan connection page will appear.
Go to the Emkan registration form to create a new merchant account and obtain your integration credentials.

4. Once you have access to your Emkan merchant dashboard, locate your credentials:
- API Key
- API Secret
Merchant ID
5. Enter these details in Salla, check I agree to Salla’s Sales Policy, then click Save.

Emkan in your store
Once activated, Emkan will appear:
- As a payment option in your store

On the product page (if supported)
- On the checkout page under available payment methods

Frequently asked questions
How many installments does Emkan support?
Emkan supports installment plans of up to 5 payments.
Which products are eligible for installment payments?
All products are supported except mobile phones.
Does Emkan charge customers any interest or fees?
No. Emkan does not charge customers additional fees or interest.
Can stores verified with a Commercial Registration activate Emkan?
Yes. Only stores verified with a Commercial Registration (CR) can activate Emkan.
Stores verified using a Freelance Certificate are not eligible.
How are refunds handled?
Refunds for orders paid through Emkan must be processed directly through the Emkan system.
Refunds cannot be initiated from within the Salla dashboard.
Is there a minimum order amount for Emkan to appear?
This depends on the agreement between the merchant and Emkan.
Is Emkan available outside Saudi Arabia?
No. Emkan is currently available only in Saudi Arabia.
Which subscription plans support Emkan?
Emkan is available on:
- Plus Plan
- Pro Plan
