The Bahrain Parking Company “Makan” announced the launch of a payment service via “Apple Pay” for iPhone users. Amaken aspires to facilitate the payment process for parking users through the contactless payment feature, whereby customers will be able to use credit cards, debit cards, as well as their digital wallets with a single touch of their devices and pay via secure technology through the company’s electronic payment gateway.
“Makan” company, the first provider of parking solutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain, provides the ability to make contactless payments, through the “Apple Pay” service, in the car parks of the Terminal Building located in Block 338 in Adliya, through iPhones and Apple Watch, where the implementation of Transactions securely through NFC technology.
Customers can easily add the Apple Pay feature within a few minutes on any of their Apple devices. Once a customer has added their credit or debit card to their device, they will be able to start using Apple Pay immediately.
On this occasion, Mr. Tariq Ali Al-Jowder, CEO of Amaken, said: “We are constantly keen to fulfill our promises, by providing the best services to customers in the Kingdom of Bahrain. As well as by providing new alternatives and services in our various facilities, in order to achieve the innovation of new experiences for the car parking service.”
Al-Jowder added: “This service embodies our continuous endeavors to provide diverse and seamless solutions, in addition to opening new opportunities to change the location of the parking sector in the region, as well as shaping the future of smart cities.
For his part, Mr. Ahmed Abdulrahman Siyadi, CEO of CrediMax said: “Customers have always demanded simpler payment solutions, and the ability to pay through Apple Pay meets these requirements, as this announcement comes at a time when customers are increasingly accustomed to making payments. Financial transactions through contactless payment technologies, due to the simplicity and security they provide.
Siyadi added: “This payment method is a game changer in the field of parking and digital payment. With the availability of similar solutions, customers can now enjoy a mobile experience with preferred and convenient payment options using their mobile devices or digital accessories.”