As part of its relentless pursuit to enhance the financial services provided to government and private sector institutions and consolidate its financial leadership, the department launched a package of new digital payment methods from its headquarters in Jinan Park, Sharjah.
Unveiling the latest digital practices, procedures, and smart systems
This comes from the SFD's keenness to actively attend regional and international exhibitions highlighting the latest technology, digital practices, procedures, and smart systems related to the financial sector. This aligns with the SFD's vision to achieve financial stability and sustainability through financial services and encourage innovation.
Driving innovation, and keeping pace with modern technology
Huda Al Yasi, Director of the Financial System Department at Sharjah Finance Department, said: “The SFD is adopting an ambitious strategic plan to upgrade services and delivery channels and build a smarter, more diversified and robust technology ecosystem by employing the best practices and digital technology systems.”
Huda Al Yasi added that the SFD, in cooperation with its strategic partners, has completed a package of new digital payment methods, representing support services for the smart receipt system (Tahseel) and providing more accessible, faster, and more flexible means of payment and communication. The contactless payment function will enable customers to make quick payments using near field communication (NFC) technology using the second generation collection card, without inserting the card into the card reader.”
Huda Al Yasi continued: “The payment package using near-field communication (NFC) technology with a collection bracelet has also been launched. This uses the digital wallet to enable customers to pay small value transactions, ensuring a quick and convenient payment experience.”
Tahseel Card Payment Package
The Sharjah Finance Department also launched a payment package from a collection card using the smart application “Tahseel” (SoftPOS). Similar to the previous packages, it relies on a contactless payment system through the NFC feature available on most smartphones. After downloading the Tahseel application (SoftPOS), mobile users can accept payment using a second-generation collection card by swiping it near a smartphone or tablet without needing a card reader installed.
NFC Payment Package
Among the newly launched contactless payment systems is the payment package using near-field communication (NFC) technology through the smart application of the smart receipt (Tahseel). It is a contactless payment system similar to global electronic wallets such as Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. The customer can use the machine reader through the e-wallet to make government transactions quickly and conveniently without the need to use the cards directly.
The SFD emphasised the need for customers to follow the steps for using payment packages by the smart application through the NFC feature. To make a payment, customers should select the feature on the app, place the phone on the automatic reader, and wait until the process is completed and the payment notification is displayed on the Smart app.
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