Commercialbank, Qtel in mobile banking deal

Commercialbank customers will be able to make Qtel payments and order top-ups via the “CBQ Mobile Banking” facility, backed by an agreement signed between the two companies here. Through the agreement, customers who access the “free downloadable mobile banking application” can enjoy “secure and convenient” payment solutions for Qtel services. They will be able to buy a full range of top-ups, including Hala, Dawli, Ebhar and broadband top-up vouchers, which can be downloaded to their mobile phone. Commercialbank customers will also be able to pay Qtel bills, and check to see which bills have been paid, and those that are still outstanding, by accessing the mobile phone application. Commercialbank executive general manager (Retail and Consumer Banking) Dean Proctor said: “We launched Mobile Banking services as part of the bank’s overall philosophy of striving to exceed customer needs and to provide innovative and customer-led banking solutions. Today’s agreement extends that support. Commercialbank customers can now pay their Qtel bills, check accounts, and download top-ups securely and easily using mobile phones.” Commercialbank’s Mobile Banking Service gives customers “instant connectivity to accounts anywhere, anytime” using the browser on their mobile devices. The inclusion of Qtel payments means that customers can manage an even broader range of services than ever before. Qtel chief sales & services officer Mohamed Saleh al-Marri said: “As part of the Qtel Customer Charter, we strive to make payment services as convenient and accessible as possible, to ensure total transparency for Qtel customers. Extending mobile payment services through the CBQ Mobile Banking service delivers even greater accessibility for our customers, supported by world-class levels of security.” Commercialbank’s Mobile Banking facility is compatible with all kinds of mobile phones like the iPhone, BlackBerry and more than 1,000 different types of Internet-enabled phones.