stc pay enables QR payments through Bahrain POS network

By Milan Rojan

stc pay Bahrain has partnered with Payment International Enterprise (PIE) to enable QR-based payments across PIE’s Point of Sale (POS) network in Bahrain, expanding digital payment options for consumers and merchants across the Kingdom.

Metin Zavrak, CEO of stc pay, said: “Our partnership with PIE is a strategic step forward in accelerating Bahrain’s transition to a cashless economy.” He added that the integration has expanded payment access for customers while providing merchants with a secure and efficient payment solution.

The collaboration has connected stc pay’s mobile wallet platform with PIE’s merchant acceptance network, allowing customers to complete transactions by scanning QR codes generated on PIE POS devices through the stc pay app. The service has been designed to provide a faster and more convenient alternative to cash and card payments across retail, hospitality and service sectors.

Through the integration, merchants have gained access to an additional digital payment channel while benefiting from simplified transaction processing and reduced reliance on cash handling. The initiative has supported Bahrain’s wider efforts to accelerate cashless payments and strengthen digital financial infrastructure.

Shabbir Modi, Managing Director of PIE, said the collaboration has marked a milestone in expanding QR payment acceptance across its POS network and has helped businesses deliver a more seamless checkout experience.

The partnership has strengthened stc pay’s role in Bahrain’s evolving digital payments ecosystem while supporting the adoption of mobile wallet-based transactions. As demand for instant and contactless payments has continued to grow, FinTech providers and payment infrastructure companies have increasingly focused on expanding acceptance networks to improve convenience for both consumers and businesses.

The collaboration has aligned with Bahrain’s digital transformation initiatives by enabling broader access to secure, real-time payment solutions across the country.