Dukhan Bank launches D-Tap, a new Payment Solution for Merchants

Doha, Qatar – 29 March 2022: Dukhan Bank, Qatar's leading banking player, announced the launch of D-Tap (SoftPOS with PIN acceptance), the new smart payment solution for Merchants. This low-cost, maintenance-free solution allows merchants to accept payments through a variety of contactless-enabled cards and devices as part of Dukhan Bank’s ongoing efforts to enhance its flexible technologically enabled corporate digital services portfolio.

With D-Tap, businesses can accept payments from any contactless-enabled card or mobile wallet right from their NFC-enabled Android™ device. This service requires no additional hardware and delivers a quick and convenient payment experience. Merchants also have the option to send the payment receipt via email or SMS.

Commenting on the launch of D-Tap, Mr. Talal Ahmed Al-Khaja, Dukhan Bank’s Chief Marketing & Communications Officer stated:

“We are proud to announce the launch of our latest D-Tap service for Merchants that will enable a range of existing and new businesses to receive payments from the convenience of their mobile devices. This service aims to enhance the value Dukhan Bank adds to its corporate customers as we continuously strive to expand on our value-driven, technologically-enabled products and services.”

Dr. Sudheer Nair, Visa’s Country Manager for Qatar, said:

“With more consumers seeking digital - especially contactless - payment options as the result of the pandemic it has become critical for businesses to expand their acceptance methods beyond cash to not only survive the pandemic but also to thrive. “D-Tap” will enable merchants in Qatar to accept contactless payments in an easy, and cost-effective way and help them reinvent the physical shopping experience for consumers. We are delighted to partner with Dukhan Bank to bring “D-Tap” to merchants in Qatar, an important part in Visa’s efforts to support local businesses in their digital transformation and the government’s cashless agenda.”

The Dukhan Bank D-Tap will enable small and medium-sized companies to enter the market by making payment easier than ever. With no additional hardware required, companies can easily emerge into the marketplace with as little as a mobile device on hand.

Dukhan Bank offers its clients a high-quality financial portfolio including an award-winning mobile application alongside best in class Islamic finance services to meet the aspirations of its customers. The bank forges ahead with a robust digital transformation that seeks to reimagine banking by offering secure, simplified, and seamless banking as it reaffirms its position as ‘Bank of Choice’. Customers can learn more about D-Tap through Dukhan Bank’s website www.dukhanbank.com or by calling the Contact Centre on 800 8555.