MANAMA: BBK announced it has started issuing contactless debit cards as a new method of payment to purchase products and services.
The Tap and Go secure method of payment enables customers to make payments simply by tapping their contactless debit cards near a point-of-sale terminal to make payments or purchases.
The issuing of contactless debit cards for customers started last month and all new accounts opened since May 18 and those due for renewal of their debit cards will receive NFC enabled cards.
Customers can use their BBK debit cards for contactless payments without entering a PIN up to a limit of BD20 per transaction in all enabled point-of-sale terminals in Bahrain and abroad.
The Tap and Go service is enabled using NFC technology (near-field communication) which allows cards with NFC tags and an active electronic terminal that is NFC enabled to connect at a close range.
The service will also be available over BBK ATM machines in the near future.
BBK chief executive Reyadh Sater commented: “In our continuous efforts to provide our customers with exceptional and innovative customer service experiences all the while keeping up with the latest technological advancements, I am proud to announce the launch of contactless debit cards to all our BBK cardholders.
The Tap and Go service is a new method of payment where our customers will be able to make purchases and payments by tapping their new contactless debit cards near an enabled point-of-sale terminal without the need to insert the card or enter a PIN.
The new cards will create a seamless and fast payment experience for our customers in this fast moving world in a simple and convenient setting.”
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