Bank Muscat, Centara join hands to promote tourism
MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, in line with its ‘Let’s Do More’ vision to promote Oman as a tourist destination, signed an agreement with Centara Muscat Hotel Oman, the upscale new 4-star entrant in the buoyant hospitality sector.
The agreement facilitates convenient and secure PoS card payment across the various outlets at the hotel.
Amjad al Lawati (pictured), AGM — Cards & eBanking, said, “Bank Muscat is delighted to join hands with Centara Muscat Hotel Oman to provide a valueadded service for the hospitality sector in Oman.
The bank is making all efforts to support partners to adopt secure electronic payments as a business model.
The initiative comes in line with the government efforts in making e-payment the preferred mode of payment and motivating a change in consumer behaviour that makes ‘ payment by cards’ both a habit and preference in view of convenience and security.”
Anthony Wright, General Manager of Centara Oman, thanked Bank Muscat for facilitating the cutting edge electronic payment facility for customers of Centara Muscat Hotel Oman.“We are proud to sign this agreement with Bank Muscat to provide secure and convenient electronic payment service to customers, which fits comfortably in providing the hospitality.”
In line with the growing trend towards electronic payment, the card acquiring service at Centara Muscat Hotel Oman comes as part of the bank’s commitment to add value to products and services.
The facility allows customers to use their debit/credit cards issued by any bank across the world for payment on Bank Muscat GPRS PoS machines.
Al Lawati added, “Reflecting our commitment to providing the ‘best in class’ service, Bank Muscat continues to invest in cutting edge IT infrastructure, latest Point of Sale terminals and competent human resources available in the payments industry. It is this ‘dedication’ and ‘commitment to service’ that has made Bank Muscat the preferred electronic payment service provider to the nation.” with latest our approach technology in