stc pay Bahrain has partnered with Mastercard to introduce the card network’s Click to Pay as a core feature on eligible cards.
The digital wallet is “one of the first” in Bahrain to enable the capability as a default card feature, a statement said.
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Click to Pay streamlines online checkout by removing the need for manual card entry. The service uses tokenisation to replace sensitive card details with digital tokens during transactions.
With the new feature, stc pay cardholders can complete e-commerce payments using device-based biometric authentication and passkeys, without entering card information.
The rollout is based on Mastercard’s digital payment standards. It is designed to work across devices and browsers and to be supported by participating online merchants.
Click to Pay also supports device-based biometric authentication and Mastercard Payment Passkeys. These enable password-free login through fingerprint or facial recognition, reducing reliance on passwords and one-time passcodes.
stc pay CEO Metin Zavrak said: “We are proud to collaborate with Mastercard to bring Click to Pay to Bahrain, reinforcing our commitment to delivering world-class financial experiences.
“This launch is another step in our mission to drive digital payments innovation by providing our customers with solutions that are not only convenient but also highly secure. By simplifying the online checkout process, we are enhancing the e-commerce landscape and supporting Bahrain’s vision for a seamless and cashless economy.”
The Click to Pay launch supports stc pay’s broader strategy of “accelerating the adoption” of digital payments in Bahrain, the statement added.
Earlier this year, China-based e-commerce and logistics company JD.com partnered with Mastercard to expand payment infrastructure for cross-border commerce.
