Mastercard: Brings Google Pay to Kuwait

Mastercard: Brings Google Pay to Kuwait

  • Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry
  • Collaborated with Google to launch Google Pay in Kuwait, strengthening digital payment capabilities in the country
  • Cardholders can tap to pay with their Android phones or supported Wear OS devices in stores where contactless
  • A seamless way to transact, Google Pay saves customers from handing over their payment cards, touching physical buttons
  • Transactions are made with a virtual card number, so Google Pay does not share the real credit card number
  • The Central Bank of Kuwait recently granted several banks licenses to activate Google Wallet in the country
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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