A safer, more secure, and private way to pay with iPhone and Apple Watch

Gulf Bank, one of the leading banks in Kuwait, today brings customers into the next evolution of digital payment. Apple Pay provides customers with a safer, private, and more convenient way to pay for in-store, in-app, and online purchases when using their Apple devices including iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad & Mac.

Security and convenience are at the core of Apple Pay. When customers use their Gulf Bank card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique device account number is assigned, encrypted, and securely stored in the Secure Element on the device. Every Apple Pay purchase is secured with authentication from Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode. Apple Pay has the added security benefit of the “Find My” app allowing users to locate, lock, and even wipe their devices remotely in case their device is lost or stolen.

Apple Pay can be set up in seconds, as it is already built into all your Apple/iOS devices. There is no separate app to download and no complicated processes to complete. Just add your Gulf Bank card to the Wallet app on your iPhone and you’re ready to go. This can be completed seamlessly through the Gulf Bank Mobile Banking app or through the Apple Pay Wallet.

Apple Pay is accepted at millions of retailers worldwide and anywhere ‘contactless’ payments are accepted; just like you would with a physical card. Transactions with Apple Pay are as simple as unlocking your iPhone with Face or Touch ID. Customers simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment. Customers can also use Apple Pay to make faster and more convenient payments through e-commerce and in-app transactions. In addition, Gulf Bank cardholders using Apple Pay will continue to receive the same exclusive rewards and benefits offered on the Gulf Bank cards.

For more information on Apple Pay, visit: http://www.apple.com/apple-pay.