stc Bahrain has expanded its contactless payment offerings with the integration of Samsung Wallet into its digital ecosystem.
In a statement, stc Bahrain said the deal will help streamline the payment experience, enabling customers to make transactions with a single tap on their Samsung devices.
Samsung Wallet comes with a host of features including the ability to store multiple payment cards, loyalty cards, and membership cards in one secure location. It also utilises advanced security measures, such as tokenization and biometric authentication, to safeguard customers’ sensitive financial information.
Fadi Abu Shamat, Head of the Mobile eXperience Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics, said: “Our partnership with stc Bahrain is a critical step for the brand as we continue expanding our outreach to consumers in the region so they may avail of next-generation payment solutions. We are currently working to amplify the user experience by adding even more features to Samsung Wallet so that our customers can benefit from seamless journeys, both in and out of the digital sphere.”
Jamal Abdulla Al Sayed, Senior Manager – Public Relations & CSR, stc Bahrain, added: “We are thrilled to announce the launch of Samsung Wallet for our customers on stc pay wallet. At stc Bahrain, we are committed to embracing digital technology across all our products and services, which enables us to redefine our customers’ experience.”
Additioanlly, in February stc pay announced that it had partnered with the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) to launch a new in-app payment feature for utility bills.
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.
