NFC Wearables
DTB NFC Enabled Wearable Payment Devices is an innovative, customer-centric product that enables secure, tokenized, and convenient payments through stylish wearable devices such as silicone wristbands, ceroxy ring and ceramic ring. Powered by Mastercard and Tappy Pay, this solution allows customers to make tap-and-pay transactions at any contactless-enabled POS terminal without carrying physical cards or smartphones.
Overview
DTB NFC Enabled Wearable Payment Devices is an innovative, customer-centric product that enables secure, tokenized, and convenient payments through stylish wearable devices such as silicone wristbands, ceroxy ring and ceramic ring. Powered by Mastercard and Tappy Pay, this solution allows customers to make tap-and-pay transactions at any contactless-enabled POS terminal without carrying physical cards or smartphones.
What You Need to Open an Account
The requirements are as follows:
What You Need to Get Started
Active DTB current or savings account.
DTB-issued Debit card linked to an account eligible for tokenization.
Orders placed via DTB website (Wearable Acquisition Portal)
Benefits
Discover the advantages of banking with NFC Wearables:
Convenience: No need to carry physical cards or cash—just tap and pay.
Enhanced Security: Tokenization reduces fraud risk compared to physical cards.
Lifestyle Integration: Stylish accessories that blend fashion with functionality.
Faster Transactions: Ideal for on-the-go customers and busy urban lifestyles.
Features
Access a comprehensive suite of banking services and tools:
Contactless Payments: NFC-enabled wearables for seamless tap-and-pay transactions.
Tokenized Security: Card details replaced with encrypted tokens for fraud protection.
Device Options: Silicone wristbands, Ceramic rings, and Ceroxy rings.
Easy Onboarding: Linked to existing DTB issued Debit Card via a Tappy Pay-powered mobile app.
Warranty: 12-month coverage from date of purchase for defects and non-functionality.
Cost
Silicone Band: KES 1,200
Ceroxy Ring: KES 2,400
Ceramic Ring: KES 2,900
FAQs
An NFC Enabled Wearable Payment device is a smart accessory—such as a ring, wristband, or watch—embedded with NFC (Near Field Communication) technology that allows users to make secure payments by simply tapping the device on a compatible payment terminal.
We currently offer:
- Silicon Bands – sporty, waterproof and flexible wristbands
- Ceramic Rings – elegant, scratch-resistant rings
- Ceroxy Rings – premium rings with advanced features and durability
Each device is embedded with NFC technology for seamless payments.
To set up your payment wearable, you will need to download the Tappy Pay mobile application and create an account. Visit the branch to setup the wearable device.
To make a payment, simply tap your wearable device at the payment terminal. You will receive a notification on your mobile app and a confirmation on the payment terminal screen after a successful transaction.
You can use your wearable at any payment terminal that supports contactless payments—look for the contactless symbol. This includes supermarkets, restaurants, public transport, and more.
Yes. Our wearables use encrypted NFC technology, ensuring secure transactions. They do not store personal data directly on the device, and you can deactivate them remotely if lost. You can suspend or deactivate your payment wearable by opening the Tappy Pay mobile app and tap on the wearable image and navigate to the “Lock or Delete” button. From there, you can temporarily suspend/ resume or delete the wearable device permanently.
If you lose your payment wearable, you can temporarily suspend your wearable device(s) through the Tappy Pay mobile app to prevent unauthorized transactions. You can also permanently deactivate the wearable.
There are no additional fees for using the payment wearable. Normal card transaction charges apply.
You can view your transaction history on your payment wearable by opening the Tappy Pay mobile app and navigate to “Transaction History” tab. From there, you can view your last 10 transactions, including the date, amount, and merchant name.
