Tips when using ATM, cash, and cards amidst coronavirus outbreak in Qatar

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In response to the preventive measures to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) by the State of Qatar, banks in the country have also stepped up and issued guidance to customers, particularly with the use of ATMs and cards.

Precautionary steps when using ATMs and CDMs (Cash Deposit Machine)

In its Twitter account, Qatar Islamic Bank has posted the following simple techniques for customers when using the machines, to avoid the spread of the Coronavirus and to protect the self and others.

Wear gloves or use a tissue when pressing on the keypad of the screen
Keep a physical distance of at least 1.5 meters while waiting for your turn
Make sure you sanitize your hands before and after using the machines
Avoid printing the paper slip

To avoid the spread of the Coronavirus, use our machines with care and follow these simple techniques to protect yourself and others#BankSafely #CloserApart #Prevention_is_better_than_cure pic.twitter.com/Cv17lgU5Qg
— Q I B G r o u p (@QIBGroup) April 9, 2020

Other essential tips you need to remember:

Wash your hands after handling cash
Avoid touching your face
In case you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth with a tissue or the crook of your elbow
Discard your gloves or tissue properly after by putting it in the trash bin
Minimize the use of cash by going digital and paying online
Avoid going out if you are sick or with flu-like symptoms

According to Barwa Bank, they are constantly sanitizing all branches and ATMs as well as providing hand sanitizers at ATMs and branches.

For your safety, and as an extension of the precautionary measures taken to limit the spread of COVID-19, we are constantly sanitizing all branches and ATMs as well as providing hand sanitizer dispensers at our ATMs and in branches. Your safety is important to us.#barwabank pic.twitter.com/Hve10q9Qg8
— Barwa Bank (@BarwaBankQatar) March 27, 2020

Pay with cards, preferably contactless

Banks in Qatar are also encouraging customers to opt for payments using cards instead of cash. For those using contactless cards, banks in Qatar have increased the minimum limit of Tap N Pay cards to 300 Qatari Riyals so that customers can pay for purchases without the need to enter your PIN nor hand the card to the merchant.

For your safety and to speed up your payments you can now use your Tap & Pay card with increased limit up to 300 QAR per transaction.https://t.co/HcW2Gf64CL #QNB #QNBGroup pic.twitter.com/oIaCRl2EBs
— QNBGroup (@QNBGroup) April 5, 2020

#YourSafetyFirst. Great NEWS!! CB has just increased the Tap N Pay limit to 300QR instead of 100QR, which means that you can pay now for purchases up to QAR 300 without the need to enter your PIN nor hand the card to the merchant on all CB point of sales pic.twitter.com/02KtNV8jSr
— Commercial Bank (@CBQat) April 9, 2020

استخدم البطاقات المصرفية في الدفع بدلاً عن النقود الورقية.
Opt for payment with cards instead of cash#qatar #قطر #كوفيد_١٩ #covid_19 #لأجل_قطر_كلنا_في_البيت #forqatarstayhome pic.twitter.com/5RRyFNDlmx
— Doha Bank (@DohaBankQatar) April 9, 2020

Doha Bank also advises to avoid handing over your card to the merchant and handling it yourself. Remember to sanitize the card by gently wiping it with alcohol-based wipes after each use.

تجنب إعطاء بطاقتك المصرفية للبائع واستخدمها بنفسك، ولا تَنْسَ تعقيم بطاقتك بعد كل استخدام.
Avoid handing over your card to the merchant and handle it yourself

Remember to sanitize the card after each use#qatar #قطر #كوفيد_١٩ #covid_19 #لأجل_قطر_كلنا_في_البيت #forqatarstayhome pic.twitter.com/ILJh5Y4ggZ
— Doha Bank (@DohaBankQatar) April 9, 2020

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