(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Meethaq, the pioneer of Islamic banking in Oman from Bank Muscat, in line with the bank's vision 'To serve you better, everyday' and commitment to innovation reflecting the latest technological trends in banking, has launched biometric authentication on Meethaq mobile banking application which allows users to login by using their fingerprint and face ID.
The key benefits of biometric authentication is that users can login in a safe and convenient manner. Fingerprint authentication is compatible with Android and iPhones which are fingerprint scanner enabled. Face ID is compatible with iPhone X and newer version.
Sulaiman al Harthy, deputy chief executive officer - Islamic Banking, said, 'Reflecting Bank Muscat's vision 'To serve you better, everyday', Meethaq is proud to introduce biometric authentication and enhance mobile banking convenience.
'Meethaq is committed to investments in state-of-the-art technology to further increase efficiency and improve customer service. With emphasis on competitive channels and new products to cater to various sectors, Meethaq is focused on maintaining leadership in hi-tech products and services, including electronic payment and web-based services, in tune with the banking requirements of a young, tech-savvy generation.'
The state-of-the-art '24/7 anytime, anywhere' Meethaq mobile banking application is quick and easy to download and provides customers a secure and convenient 24/7 access to their bank accounts.
The smart mobile app has unique features such as customer experience, online bill payments, iWatch compatibility, eCommerce and Tap & Pay. The innovative features include tap and pay, eCommerce, scheduling of transfers and payments, email statement, real time credit card payment and iWatch compatibility. The Tap and Pay allows customers to transfer to other Meethaq account by just tapping the phone. The app is compatible with Apple iWatch where customers can view account details, check notification, branch locations, prayer timing and enjoy other features without opening the phone.
Meethaq is the first bank in the Middle East to launch the eCommerce platform with the aim to fulfill the digital needs of customers with a huge library of products offered by Microsoft, Google, Apple, Sony and many more.
With the app offering enhanced features, Meethaq has made banking truly mobile, secure and convenient for Islamic banking customers who can bank '24/7 anytime, anywhere'. Notably, the Meethaq app works on all mobile phones and is customized for iPhones and Android with simple icons and menus. The app is available in both English and Arabic. Downloading and using the Meethaq app is easy and instant as no separate registration or filling of form is required for existing mobile banking customers of the bank.
However, new customers require Meethaq Islamic debit card number and PIN to do instant registration. Customers can download the app from Google Play and Apple Store. The Meethaq mobile banking features include facility to check accounts, transfer funds and pay utility bills. In keeping with the Islamic tenets, the app facilitates Zakat and Sadaqah payment. The features also include prayer timing, masjid, ATM and branch locators.
Robust security features have been built into the mobile application. Data exchange from the application is encrypted based on best industry standards and dual factor authentication. Meethaq has adopted the best practices in Islamic banking and finance worldwide to combine a robust model which protects customers and complements the Islamic banking industry.
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