Manama, Bahrain : stc Bahrain's wholly owned subsidiary, stc pay Bahrain, proudly announces significant milestones achieved by stc pay, marking the success of innovation and growth in Bahrain's fintech sector. With over 300,000 downloads, more than 15 million transactions worth of over BHD 500 million processed in the past year, stc pay has emerged as Bahrain's most innovative and accessible mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, and a key player in advancing the Kingdom's digital payment landscape.

stc Bahrain has been committed to reshaping the future of digital finance and empowering individuals and businesses by bridging the financial inclusion gap and subscription boundaries with stc pay, as the only all-inclusive mobile wallet in Bahrain for all types of digital financial transactions. With a seamless, secure and efficient payment platform for its subscribers, stc pay continues to evolve with value-added services that are designed for the future.

"We are delighted with the great success stc pay achieved in the past year, which has been possible with the support extended by Central Bank of Bahrain, Bahrain Economic Development Board, Tamkeen, and esteemed partners, Khaleeji Bank and Mastercard, and our valued subscribers," said Eng. Nezar Banabeela, stc Bahrain CEO and Chairman of stc pay.

Commenting further, Mr. Banbeela said, "Inclusivity is at the heart of stc pay, offering a comprehensive range of digital offerings that are not only value-added but also secure and accessible. Our commitment to providing a singular platform for all transactions reflects our dedication to embracing cutting-edge technology in everything we do. This contributes to Bahrain's journey towards becoming a cashless economy, as we continue to invest significantly in developing stc pay and our digital infrastructure to drive innovation beyond telecommunications offerings.”

stc pay continues to expand its mobile wallet offerings, enabling subscribers to manage their spends more effectively. The latest products and services include prepaid cards in collaboration with Mastercard - the Elite Card, accepted worldwide and designed to offer luxury benefits such as access to airport lounges, extra cashbacks, and up to 50% travel discounts; and the Family Cards that allow up to five supplementary cardholders with flexibility for family members to use it anytime, everywhere while earning cashback offers. stc pay has also increased its on-the-go capabilities with contactless features on its platform, inlcuding Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay. This enables customers to conveniently pay using their favorite devices.  

In addition to Fawri and Fawri+, which provide unbanked and underbanked customers access to banking services and local bank transfers, stc pay has also enabled the Fawateer service for bill payments. Moreover, stc pay has expanded its network of countries to 50+ for international money transfers with the best exchange rate, making international transfers more convenient and easier – all through stc pay's single platform.

Furthermore, stc pay’s cashback offers have been enhanced to allow subscribers to do more with their cashbacks – from redeeming them for gift vouchers, bill payments, airmiles, devices, and charities.

For more information, please visit https://www.stc.com.bh/or call 124 or stcpay.com.bh  & 77123123 or download the app, stcpayBH.

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About stc Bahrain

stc Bahrain, a subsidiary of stc Group, is the fastest-growing, most innovative telecommunication operator in Bahrain. Since its inception in 2010, stc Bahrain revolutionized the telecommunications industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain and quickly became a market leader, a position that it kept to this day through investing in next-generation technologies and introducing innovative solutions to the people of Bahrain. In 2018, stc Bahrain disrupted fintech with its stc pay ecosystem of services.

stc Bahrain made many local, regional and global breakthroughs, earning it over 20 awards in just nine years for being the best, widest and fastest network that connects people with an empowering host of products and services. Its persistent dedication to innovation has positioned it as a driving force in delivering telecommunication, digital and mobile financial services for everyday customers, homes and businesses. Together with a broad spectrum of benefits and customizable offerings that provide utmost control and flexibility in a world of evolving digital needs, stc Bahrain today has not only become the preferred Telecommunications network in Bahrain, but also the most forward-looking fearless disruptor in Telecommunication and Fintech.

For more information, please visit www.stc.com.bh