Secure Key: What It Is and How to Use It for QIB Internet Banking

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SMS based OTPs have a short lifespan and rely heavily on mobile networks, making them susceptible to delays and interception. While they have been used as a security measure in the banking space for a long time, evolving digital threats demand more advanced protection. QIB has developed a new security system that not only bypasses these vulnerabilities but also adds an extra layer of security and convenience to your banking experience.

Secure Key – an in-app security measure for QIB customers

Secure Key is a built-in digital security feature in the QIB Mobile App, which allows you to generate OTPs directly within the app.

How to Activate Secure Key?

  • Login to QIB Mobile App from your primary device
  • Tap on “My Profile Page”
  • Go to “My Settings”
  • Choose “Secure Key”
  • Set up your Secure Key PIN code
  • You can choose to enable Biometric Access (Face ID / Fingerprint)

How to authorize QIB Internet Banking Transactions?

Once you activate Secure Key on the app, you can generate OTPs from the Secure Key Feature. For authorizing QIB Internet Banking Transactions, you will need to:

  • Open the QIB Mobile App on your primary device.
  • Tap on Secure Key feature from the pre-login screen
  • Enter Secure Key pin code
  • Tap on Generate New Secure Key OTP to generate an OTP for internet banking authentications.

What’s the difference?

OTP via SMS OTP via Secure Key
It only works if the mobile network is on You can use it even if there’s no mobile network
Delay of receiving the SMS might occur if the operator is facing extra load on SMS Automatically generate the OTP and you get it instantly

Conclusion

Secure Key combines advanced security with everyday convenience, giving you a faster and safer way to authenticate online banking transactions. Start using Secure Key today to enjoy a seamless, convenient, and secure digital banking experience.

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