Bahrain-based stc pay has partnered with the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) to launch a new in-app payment feature for utility bills.
In a statement, stc pay said it has added a new payment option for residents of Bahrain to pay their electricity and water bills directly through its mobile wallet application.
The deal means that residents of Bahrain who are stc pay subscribers will be able to settle their EWA bills without the hassle of entering their card details. In addition to electricity and water bills, stc pay subscribers can also use the app to pay for a wide range of other services.
Eng. Nezar Banabeela, stc Bahrain CEO and Chairman of stc pay, said, “We are delighted to partner with EWA for stc pay, which marks a significant milestone in our journey to revolutionise digital payments in Bahrain, in line with government’s economic vision.
He added: “By integrating utility, telecom, insurance and other essential services into stc pay, we aim to provide convenience for our subscribers making it easier than ever for our subscribers to manage their finances and stay on top of their bills. All this can now be done from the convenience of stc pay’s integrated mobile wallet platform that offers a diverse range of payment options, along with value-added benefits and offers to make their everyday lifestyle more rewarding.”
The new feature comes as part of plans by the Authority to further develop its services and imoprove its customer service via several partners.
‘We constantly strive to expand the scope of our services with government and private sectors to enhance the quality of services provided, in line with the Authority’s vision of elevating service quality and meeting our customers’ expectations,” His Excellency Eng. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), said.
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