The economic evolution during Covid-19 has compelled all individuals and businesses to become for digital and tech savvy. With greater intermingling of finance and technology, online payment solutions are flourishing in today’s market. A vista of opportunities has emerged for customers as they now seek to choose simplified, safe and quick payment options.  

Online/ cashless/ contactless transactions have become the new normal with the emergence of innovative technologies; the necessity of social distancing in day-to-day life reinforced by the Covid 19 pandemic along with the rise of aware consumerism and FinTech companies catering to the ever-evolving consumers’ needs. 

This has been the trend at the global level and Oman too has been at the forefront of rapid digital transformations. In Oman Vision 2040, the goal to create a digital economy has been reinforced. 

FinTech companies have changed the entire narrative in the financial landscape. They have digitally altered all banking transactions to a level where bank customers no longer need to stand in long queues and do all paperwork just to get access to financial services. Through mobile apps, professionals, homemakers, students, SMEs and other businesses can transact seamlessly and enjoy a plethora of services for varied financial needs. 

Mr Abdulaziz Nasser Al-Rawahi, CEO, Global Financial Technology LLC that owns OM Pay, Lamma – Oman’s first super app, a unified communication platform with payment integration – comments: “With the ever-evolving needs of the customers and the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic, fintech solutions have proven to be a boon. The diversification in the financial eco-system is most welcome. It has not only given greater decision-making power to the customers over their finances, it has brought about productive changes in the economy and effectively stimulated economic growth as well. It has also proven a blessing for the unbanked segments of the society”. 

The OM Pay Lamma app is using emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Analytics to provide ease in payment solutions. It provides multiple payment options such as wallet, NFC, QR code for seamless and meaningful experiences to the users. Those who have multiple bank accounts can transact from one app with money in any of their bank accounts. Those who are not banked can leverage OM Pay’s network to come into a digital world. Merchants and business owners can use OM Pay application for digital transactions, thus reducing dependency on cash and increasing their customer base. 

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