QCB brings Apple Pay to Himyan cardholders

Doha, Qatar: In line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and the Third National Development Strategy 2024 2030, Qatar Central Bank (QCB), on Sund...

Doha, Qatar: In line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, Qatar Central Bank (QCB), on Sunday brings Apple Pay to its Himyan cardholders in Qatar. Apple Pay is an easy, secure and private way to pay in-store, in-app and online.

QCB said that that to pay in-store, customers simply double-click the side button, authenticate and hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, as well as a one-time unique dynamic security code.

Apple Pay is accepted in grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores and many more places that accept contactless payments, the Bank explained.

Deputy Governor of the Qatar Central Bank HE Sheikh Ahmed bin Khalid bin Ahmed Al-Thani underscored QCB's unwavering commitment to embracing cutting-edge digital transformation within the financial sector. He highlighted the Bank’s ongoing efforts to deliver innovative banking services and advanced payment solutions that uphold the highest standards of security and customer protection across all segments of society.

He added: "At Qatar Central Bank, one of our foremost priorities is investing in transformative technologies that yield tangible benefits and drive greater efficiency within the national financial ecosystem, which is why we’re so excited to bring Apple Pay to our customers in Qatar. By building a world-class financial infrastructure aligned with leading international benchmarks, we aim to bring banking services closer to every member of our community."