BankDhofar, a leading full-service bank in Oman, has collaborated with Entrust to implement its Digital Card Solution (DCS). This partnership enables BankDhofar to offer Tap to Pay and tokenization services through its conventional and Islamic banking applications.
The DCS will be integrated across all debit and credit operations through Dhofar-Pay, the bank’s mobile payment service launched in March. Dhofar-Pay allows users to conduct transactions without the need for a physical debit card. “Once set up, the smartphone becomes a digital card, enabling contactless payment transactions with a simple tap on POS terminals,” the bank explained.
Tony Ball, president of payments and identity at Entrust, highlighted that the solution was implemented within a 3- to 4-month timeline, helping BankDhofar align with its digital strategy. Entrust, a US-based company specializing in payment, identity, and data security solutions, played a crucial role in the swift implementation.
Bilal Faiz Al Raisi, BankDhofar’s AGM and head of cards and bancassurance, emphasized that this launch positions the bank as one of the first in Oman to introduce Tap to Pay services. He also revealed plans to enhance these services with tokenization capabilities, further solidifying the bank’s leadership in digital banking.
Additionally, BankDhofar will soon allow customers to add their cards to digital wallets, such as Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, directly through the bank’s mobile app, with the new feature expected to launch soon.
