Doha, 9 December, 2015 - QNB, ‘The Leading Financial Institution in the Middle East and North Africa’, continuing on from the successful launch (since 2012) of its contactless payment services offers its customers a high-end Tap & pay solution powered by Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.
The NFC sticker payment service allows customers to make transactions that are less than 100QR by simply tapping it. The new technology gives customers the convenience of paying without having to pull out a card, memorizing a PIN code or fumbling for cash. The innovative technology shares the same level of protection and security as a regular chip and PIN transaction.
Customers can apply to get an NFC sticker from QNB’s card center located in West Bay. The sticker can be applied to your smartphone, card, key chain or any other object. NFC technology works by establishing radio communication with between the Point of Sale (POS) and the sticker card when they touch or are into very close proximity with one another.
QNB is always looking to deliver innovative premium products and services while rewarding their customers. QNB has recently been ‘Best Transaction Bank in Middle East and Africa’ by The Asian Banker, ‘’The Best Bank in the Middle East 2015” and “The Best Bank in Qatar 2015” by the renowned international finance magazine Euromoney
QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 27 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 15,000 operating through more than 635 locations, with an ATM network of more than 1,350 machines.