PIE in deal with Zain Bahrain to launch ‘Smart Branch’

Payment International Enterprise (PIE), a leading FinTech company in the Kingdom, has joined hands with Zain Bahrain to roll out a new “Smart Branch” service in Kingdom. The launch, according to Zain Bahrain, makes it the first in Bahrain to offer such an interactive system. The “Smart Branch” was developed by PIE in collaboration with KeyBS DMCC, a Fintech Dynamic Solution Provider & Systems Integrator based in Dubai-UAE.

“Smart Branch”, Zain said, allows to purchase a new line, replace SIM cards, generate an eSIM (QR), pay bills, top-up lines and view Zain Bahrain latest available devices all through the interactive screen which supports reading Smart ID cards and passports with validating fingerprint feature. All relevant information about Zain services such as pre-paid, post-paid and home broadband plans, bill payments and recharge can be accessed through the self-service machine.

The “Smart Branch” accepts cash payments using Bahraini Dinars and Saudi Riyals, gives cash back, accepts debit and credit cards as payment options as well as payments by vouchers. Ammar Al Ketbi, Acting Director, Consumer Marketing and Sales stated: “We are pleased, and proud to collaborate with PIE to launch the first “Smart Branch” in Bahrain.” CEO of PIE, Fawaz Ghazal stated: “I look forward to the next steps of our partnership and continue to contribute to the digital economy collectively.”