Bahrain’s CrediMax Introduces Mastercard Biometric Payment Authentication
The solution is further complemented by Mastercard’s device-based biometric authentication solution Mastercard Payment Passkeys, which enables card holders to complete their online purchases using biometric authentication, such as a fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for passwords or one-time passcodes.
CrediMax, a pioneer in credit card issuance and acquiring services in Bahrain, introduces Mastercard Click to Pay, available via Mastercard Merchant Cloud, a unified, open acceptance framework that helps provide a streamlined way to access modular payment, agentic, fraud, authentication, tokenization, data and partner services—scaling faster, more securely, and with less friction.
The solution is further complemented by Mastercard’s device-based biometric authentication solution Mastercard Payment Passkeys, which enables card holders to complete their online purchases using biometric authentication, such as a fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for passwords or one-time passcodes.
The introduction of this technology marks a significant advancement in the online payment experience, offering consumers a faster, more seamless and highly secure checkout process. By leveraging the latest biometric authentication capabilities, CrediMax is enhancing protection against phishing and credential theft, while reducing checkout friction for shoppers.
For merchants, the solution can help minimize cart abandonment and improve conversion rates. The launch supports the continued growth of digital commerce in Bahrain and underscores CrediMax and Mastercard’s shared commitment to delivering secure, convenient, and innovative payment solutions that meet the evolving needs of today’s digital-first consumers.
“We are proud to be among the early adopters of this next-generation authentication technology. This launch reflects CrediMax’s continued focus on enhancing the digital payment experience and introducing solutions that make transactions simpler, faster and more secure for our customers. Our collaboration with Mastercard enables us to bring advanced authentication technology to our cardholders and further strengthens our position in driving payment innovation in Bahrain.”
– Nada Mohamed, Chief of Technology and Transformation Officer, CrediMax
“The future of digital commerce is here, and it’s password-less. We are thrilled to join forces with CrediMax to bring this cutting-edge technology to Bahrain. This collaboration is a milestone in our journey to make digital payments safer and simpler. It reinforces Mastercard’s leadership in secure digital commerce and our unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and convenience in the region’s payment ecosystem.”
– Saud Swar, country manager for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan and other Levant, Mastercard
The initiative builds on the strategic relationship between Mastercard and CrediMax and is a key part of a broader digital commerce roadmap. Passkey technology represents a major step toward a password-less future, aligning with global industry efforts to modernize authentication and build greater consumer trust.
