Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) has become the first bank in the Kingdom to implement IDEMIA Secure Transactions' (IST) “Tap to Activate” solution. This initiative is part of SAB’s commitment in enhancing customer transactions and providing a seamless and secure banking experience. The “Tap to Activate” solution will integrate both physical and digital payment experiences, allowing their customers to efficiently activate new payment cards by simply tapping on their smartphone. The service’s robust authentication protocols allow for a secure, convenient, and hassle-free process that ensures that only the customer can activate their card, eliminating the need for ATMs or phone banking.