12-01-2021
Vodafone Qatar has entered into a partnership with Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) and QPAY International to provide electronic credit filling and bill payment services to the telecom company through selected point of sale terminals.
With the outbreak of the Corona pandemic, demand for innovation in payment processes has grown, including customers' preference for electronic payment of services, such as paying bills. Qatar's National Fintech Strategy also aims to improve digital payment platforms, and other services, by making use of the latest technologies.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Diego Camberos, Chief Operating Officer, Vodafone Qatar, said: “We are delighted to partner with QIB and QPAY to provide Vodafone customers with easy access to our services in a greater number of outlets. Digitization supports our corporate strategy and we have built a strong network of retailers. ", All over the country, who are adopting our digital service offerings in their operations. On the other hand, this digital transformation has benefits for almost all types of businesses."
About this announcement, Mr. Tarek Fawzi, General Manager of Corporate Banking Services Group at QIB, said: “QIB is proud to partner with QPAY and Vodafone Qatar to launch another innovative digital payment initiative. This new solution is in line with the bank’s digital transformation strategy and reflects our commitment to empower the financial technology ecosystem in Qatar, by providing the easiest and most secure cashless services. QIB is committed to pioneering the digital banking transformation in the local market by providing innovative digital solutions to all its customers at the level of points of sale, digital wallets, mobile and internet payments, and we are proud to provide products and services that contribute to the digitization of financial services in the state. "
For his part, Mr. Nebil Ben Aissa, CEO of QPAY International, said: “We are proud of our new partnership with Vodafone that will provide great benefits for both consumers and small businesses, using our innovative financial technology solutions. With the support of QIB, cashless applications are introduced at 100%, digitizing bills and filling in the balance, which is a great testament to our relentless commitment to digitizing the Qatari society, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 aiming to create a paperless digital society. ”
With the large presence in a number of hotels, restaurants and cafes, QPAY bank point of sale terminals accept credit and debit card payments and can be identified with the help of the well-known brand of Vodafone.